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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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

Sapien 3 TAVR outcomes comparable to surgery after 5 years

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with the Sapien 3 prosthesis achieved five-year clinical outcomes similar to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).

June 24, 2020
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TAVR-related bleeding complications plummet with protamine administration

Protamine administration during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is associated with a significant reduction in life-threatening and major bleeding complications.

June 23, 2020
New research presented at the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery examined the lack of diversity seen among this important specialty. 

Infective endocarditis after TAVR: 4 key findings from a new study of 7,000 patients

Infective endocarditis is a relatively rare complication of TAVR, but the infection can be fatal when it does strike.

June 19, 2020

Patient access to TAVR centers: 3 key takeaways from a new study

Do patients in the United States have sufficient access to TAVR centers?

June 10, 2020
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