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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TAVR outcomes after 1 year much worse for patients with valvular AFib

The study focused on more than 1,400 TAVR patients treated from August 2007 to June 2018. 

September 22, 2020
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The unlikely relationship between TAVR and chronic kidney disease

“The findings of this study will influence shared decision-making between chronic kidney disease patients and the heart team,” one specialist observed. 

September 15, 2020

Endocarditis after TAVR: Increasingly rare, but incredibly fatal

The authors examined data from more than 134,000 TAVR patients, noting that 65% of endocarditis infections occurred within one year after the procedure. 

September 8, 2020

TAVR outcomes similar after conscious sedation and general anesthesia

The new research out of Germany suggests both strategies are safe and effective for patients. 

August 21, 2020

How population density can influence TAVR utilization, patient outcomes

Patient access to TAVR centers is often limited in rural areas where resources are in short supply.

August 20, 2020

How patient-specific simulations can improve TAVR care

Overall, the simulations inspired clinicians to change part of the treatment plan for 16 of 42 patients.  

August 14, 2020
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Outcomes ‘worse than expected’ when TAVR fails and surgery is required

The mortality rate was 17% for patients undergoing SAVR following a failed TAVR. 

July 9, 2020

Outcomes continue to be favorable for low-risk TAVR patients receiving self-expanding valve

Low-risk transcatheter atortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients with aortic stenosis who receive the Evolut PRO continue to experience outcomes comparable to surgery.

June 24, 2020
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