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

AMS Cardiology

At AMS Cardiology, we understand that navigating heart health concerns can be overwhelming. If you’ve been diagnosed with aortic stenosis, you might have come across the term TAVR. Understanding Aortic Stenosis The aortic valve regulates blood flow from your heart’s main pumping chamber to the rest of your body.

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Brachiocephalic Artery Access for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is increasing in popularity for symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Transfemoral arterial route is the most commonly used approach for TAVR, also known as TAVI or transcatheter aortic valve implantation. No calcifications in the artery causing vascular stenosis.

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MindMics Demonstrates Its In-ear Infrasonic Earbud Technology Shows Promise in Detection of Aortic Stenosis and Hearing Heart Murmurs

DAIC

reported results from a clinical study of revolutionary earbuds that use a new technology - In-ear Infrasonic Hemodynography to Detects Aortic Stenosis Murmur Before and After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). milla1cf Tue, 12/26/2023 - 21:36 December 26, 2023 — MindMics, Inc. the R&D Manager of MindMics.

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Minimally Invasive Options For High-Risk Heart Surgery

MIBHS

Known as an alternative to open heart surgery, minimally invasive surgery is preferred by many patients. It involves tiny incisions that allow a surgeon to access the heart between the rib bones. Unlike high-risk heart surgery, which exposes the entire heart, a CABG reduces the risk of infection and scarring.

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New Late-breaking Data from Medtronic Evolut Low Risk Trial Demonstrate Strong Clinical and Cost-effectiveness Benefits of TAVR Platform

DAIC

A cost-effectiveness analysis demonstrates the positive economic value of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) using Evolut TAVR compared to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for low-risk patients. At Medtronic, we continue to emphasize that valve design matters. mmHg TAVR; 11.8

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Role of aortic valve replacement in moderate aortic stenosis: a 10-year outcomes study

Open Heart

Objective Patients with moderate aortic stenosis (AS) exhibit high morbidity and mortality. Limited evidence exists on the role of aortic valve replacement (AVR) in this patient population. To investigate the benefit of AVR in moderate AS on survival and left ventricular function.

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Abbott Announces FDA Approval of First-of-its-kind Device to Repair Leaky Tricuspid Heart Valve, TriClip

DAIC

Sorajja added, "With TriClip, physicians can offer patients a therapy option backed by excellent safety and effectiveness to help restore tricuspid native valve performance without subjecting them to high-risk open-heart surgery that may not be feasible for individuals with TR who are generally older and sicker."

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