will reduce the risk of complications in the future. It is likely that the indications for transcatheter aortic-valve implantation will be extended to include younger patients with less ...

Aortic stenosis, affecting nine million people globally, is often unnoticed as symptoms are mistaken for aging. This heart condition, common in elderly, restricts blood flow due to valve narrowing, ...

As with any surgery, the TAVR procedure also carries risks like bleeding and stroke, but with they are significantly lower when compared to traditional open-heart surgery due to technological ...

CABG plus surgical aortic valve replacement for treatment of coronary disease and aortic stenosis was associated with better ...

Whether transcatheter aortic-valve replacement can improve outcomes in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis has been unclear. New research findings comparing TAVR with clinical ...

The Heart and Vascular center at Portneuf Medical Center recently marked its 400th transaortic valve replacement procedure.

It's called transcatheter aortic valve replacement — or TAVR. We're learning more with Dr. Clauden Louis, cardiothoracic surgeon with BayCare.

particularly among ageing populations and patients with comorbidities who face higher risks with traditional surgical procedures. The inclusion of AR as a new indication positions TAVR technology ...

This heart condition, common in elderly, restricts blood flow due to valve narrowing, leading to complications like heart failure. Timely intervention, including procedures like TAVR, is crucial.