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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Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest health network, recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Complete Care to acquire a majority of its long-term care facilities. 

Patient frailty not a key factor when choosing between TAVR and SAVR

Frailty measurements may still provide helpful information in other ways, of course. 

November 17, 2021
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What new research tells us about TAVR and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios

The blood-based biomarker was previously associated with worse acute coronary syndrome outcomes. What does it mean for TAVR patients?

November 17, 2021
HF-related mortality among older adults improved from 1999 to 2012, but then decreased considerably over the next several years. Researchers explored the latest data at length, sharing their findings in JACC: Heart Failure.

How the presence of AFib can impact TAVR, SAVR outcomes

AVR patients may require a longer hospitalization if they present with pre-existing or new-onset AFib.

November 11, 2021
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5 years later, TAVR still delivering strong results for intermediate-risk patients

Researchers presented their findings at TCT 2021, noting that TAVR and surgery had similar mortality rates after five years. 

November 5, 2021
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TAVR more cost-effective than surgery for low-risk patients, new 2-year study confirms

The analysis, presented at TCT 2021, examined total costs after two years for more than 900 patients who underwent TAVR or SAVR.

November 5, 2021

How pre-TAVR PCI impacts patient outcomes

One-year outcomes are similar when patients undergo PCI prior to TAVR—except for one important difference. 

October 25, 2021

98% of new TAVR programs are being developed in wealthier metro areas

The study's authors examined new TAVR programs established from 2012 to 2018.

October 21, 2021
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TAVR delivers better outcomes for low-risk patients than a sutureless surgical approach

The two treatment options were comparable in many ways—but TAVR was better when it came to limiting hospitalizations for heart failure. 

October 20, 2021
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