The technical challenges associated with the procedure, along with the high-risk nature of the patient population create a steep learning curve, and the potential for catastrophic complications ...

Because of the possible need to convert to an open procedure, TAVR is usually performed in ... and major vascular complications such as cardiac perforation or arterial dissection.

Cardiovascular issues are serious conditions affecting millions of people and are the leading cause of death globally. It requires medical intervention and professional help. Cardiovascular ...

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

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is valve replacement without open-heart surgery. It is also called catheter-based or percutaneous (through the skin) aortic valve replacement. While ...

Minimally invasive medtech can include surgical robots, miniaturized implants and therapeutic catheters — but it depends who ...

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

A 94-year-old great-grandmother from South Mumbai underwent a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) to treat her breathlessness caused by aort ...

Advertiser: BayCare An innovative heart procedure is changing the lives of patients with aortic valve disease. It's called transcatheter aortic valve replacement — or TAVR. We're learning more ...