In the past, aortic valve surgery required patients to endure an open heart procedure that carried serious risks...especially for the elderly. But today there’s an alternative. It’s called ...

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure that involves replacing the aortic valve in people with aortic stenosis. It has several benefits over open heart surgery ...

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