TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat a narrowed or leaking aortic valve in the heart. Instead of open-heart surgery, a doctor guides a catheter through a blood vessel to the heart, where a new artificial valve is carefully positioned inside the damaged valve. This approach reduces recovery time and risk, making it suitable for patients who may not tolerate traditional surgery. TAVR effectively restores normal blood flow, improving symptoms and quality of life for those with severe aortic valve disease.