TAVR

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a key structural heart procedure that has rapidly expanded in the decade since it was first FDA cleared. TAVR has come a paradigm shift in how many aortic stenosis patients are treated, now making up more than 50% of U.S. aortic valve replacements. It is less invasive than open heart surgery and recovery times are greatly reduced. TAVR can also be used in patients who otherwise are too high risk to undergo surgery. TAVR is referred to as transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in many placed outside of the U.S. TAVR inspired the growing areas of transcatheter mitral repair or replacement and transcatheter tricuspid valve repair and replacement.

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Permanent pacemakers after TAVR: Tracking the impact of modern self-expanding valves

Researchers explored data from more than 3,000 TAVR patients, presenting their results in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. 

July 21, 2023
doctor with overweight patient who may be treated with TAVR or surgery

TAVR vs. surgery among obese patients: What cardiologists need to know

Researchers tracked data from nearly 38,000 obese patients who underwent TAVR or SAVR, sharing their findings in a new meta-analysis. 

July 17, 2023
USPSTF updates its stance on aspirin use to prevent CVD, sees no benefit for patients 60 or older.

Tracking patient outcomes after valve-in-valve TAVR, redo SAVR

It is becoming more and more important, researchers noted, to examine the lifetime management of patients who undergo aortic valve replacement.

July 12, 2023
Balloon expansion deployment of an Edwards Lifesciences Sapien 3 transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device.

TAVR vs. surgery: Exploring 5-year outcomes among intermediate-risk patients

A group of renowned TAVR specialists examined data from 783 pairs of intermediate-risk patients, sharing their findings in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

July 6, 2023
No contrast transcatheter aortic valve replacement

New ‘zero-contrast’ TAVR technique shows promise in pilot study

Researchers think this new technique could be beneficial for patients presenting with both severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and chronic kidney disease. 

July 5, 2023
The Edwards Lifesciences Sapien transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device in a heart model used to show patients how the device works.

Balloon-expandable valves deliver better short-term TAVR outcomes than self-expandable valves

A new meta-analysis, published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, focused on data from nearly 3,000 patients with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis.

June 28, 2023
elderly patient using virtual reality TAVR transcatheter aortic valve replacement

Virtual reality during TAVR: Distracting patients linked to key benefits

When patients wear VR glasses during transcatheter aortic valve replacement, they say it helps time go by more quickly and reduces anxiety.

June 26, 2023
Large peridevice leaks after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) are incredibly rare and not associated with a greater risk of adverse outcomes, according to new research published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.[1] Smaller residual links are more common, however, and associated with a risk of thromboembolic and bleeding events.

How to encourage shared decision-making when treating aortic stenosis

Diagnosing, treating and managing aortic stenosis is often a challenging task, especially when the patient has a long life expectancy. Shared decision-making can make a significant impact, helping ensure the patient's values and preferences are taken into consideration. 

June 22, 2023
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