Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat patients with severe aortic stenosis. It replaces the thickened aortic valve with a man-made valve to help restore blood flow.

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Signs & Symptoms of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Dizziness or light-headedness
Swelling of the ankles
Sudden weight gain
Extreme tiredness with activity
Chest pain, pressure, or tightness
Severe, sudden shortness of breath

Treatment of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

The TAVR procedure can be done using one of the following two approaches.

Transfemoral Approach

It does not require a surgical incision in the chest. The procedure is performed by entering through the femoral artery (large artery in the groin).

Transapical Approach

It is a minimally invasive surgical approach with a small incision in the chest. The procedure is performed by entering through a large artery in the chest or through the tip of the left ventricle (the apex).