Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace the aortic valve in people with aortic valve stenosis. During this minimally invasive procedure a new valve is inserted without removing the old, damaged valve.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement – a new approach to aortic valve replacement. The operation is carried out in a minimally invasive way. The artificial valve is implanted through a catheter inserted in the femoral artery or a small incision in the chest. Transcatheter aortic valves are specially designed for this procedure. They are made from the heart tissue of a cow or a pig. The natural tissue is reconstructed and attached to a flexible expanding mesh frame. To implant the valve into the heart, it is pressed around or inside the catheter. The implant is then inserted and guided to the aortic valve opening in the heart. Using modern visualization, the valve is checked for proper placement. It is implanted on top of the existing valve. The valve expands and is fixed inside the aorta. It starts to function immediately and restores blood flow. This procedure is available for people with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis at low, intermediate or high risk for standard valve replacement surgery.
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