percutaneous valve therapies

Percutaneous valve therapies are minimally invasive procedures used to repair or replace heart valves through small punctures in blood vessels, rather than open surgery. Using advanced imaging, doctors guide tiny devices to the heart to fix or replace damaged valves, such as the aortic or mitral valve. These techniques reduce recovery time, lower risk, and are suitable for patients who may not tolerate traditional surgery. Common examples include transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and mitral clip procedures, which improve blood flow and heart function with less trauma.