Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

ABSTRACT

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for aortic valve stenosis has rapidly progressed from its initial application in the inoperable or high-risk patients to those determined to be intermediate and low risk. It is our concern this has occurred without adequate knowledge or examination of the long-term durability of TAVR valves and the impact on subsequent aortic valve surgery, should it be required. In this editorial, we provide insight and reflect upon lessons learned from past surgical techniques and their subsequent abandonment.