Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive cardiac procedure for patients with aortic valve stenosis who are not eligible for open-heart surgery. This FDA-approved treatment repairs the abnormally narrow aortic valve without removing the damaged valve.
Benefits of TAVR
- Faster recovery
- Minimal scarring
- Reduced hospital stays
- Lower risk of complications
Who is a candidate for TAVR?
- You have symptoms caused by aortic stenosis.
- You are not a candidate for surgical aortic valve replacement or you’re at high risk for surgery.
Risk factors for TAVR
- Damage to your blood vessels
- Bleeding
- Decreased blood supply to your brain, causing a stroke
- Heart attack
- Kidney failure
- Collection of fluid around your heart
- Leaking of the replacement valve
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