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Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of Newest-generation Evolut TAVR System for Treatment of Symptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis

DAIC

milla1cf Thu, 03/28/2024 - 07:30 March 28, 2024 — Medtronic plc, a global leader in healthcare technology, announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has approved the Evolut FX+ transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system for the treatment of symptomatic severe aortic stenosis.

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Self-Expanding Valve Outperforms Balloon-Expandable Valve for TAVR in Patients with Small Valve Annulus

DAIC

The SMART trial is the first randomized head-to-head comparison of the two most widely used TAVR devices—the supra-annular self-expanding Evolut PRO/PRO+/FX and the balloon-expandable SAPIEN 3/3 Ultra. The trial enrolled 716 patients who underwent TAVR at 83 international sites in North America, Europe and the Middle East.

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What Is TAVR? A Closer Look at Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

AMS Cardiology

If you’ve been diagnosed with aortic stenosis, you might have come across the term TAVR. If you’re wondering “ What is TAVR ?” our blog aims to clearly outline this procedure and how it can significantly improve your quality of life. Who Is a Candidate for TAVR? TAVR is not a one-size-fits-all solution.