What are the benefits of TAVR?

The nonsurgical procedure proved superior to SAVR at preventing death, stroke, or rehospitalization within two years. TAVR also was associated with a shorter hospital stay, a lower incidence of atrial fibrillation, and a larger improvement in quality of life.

What is Evolut pro?

The Evolut PRO self-expanding transcatheter aortic valve features a unique valve design with an outer wrap that adds surface area contact between the valve and the native aortic annulus to further advance valve sealing performance.

What is the Medtronic CoreValve made of?

porcine pericardial tissue
The valve is made from strong and pliable porcine pericardial tissue, making it durable and allowing for a low-profile delivery. The self-expanding nitinol frame conforms and adapts to the annulus and provides consistent, outward radial force.

What is one of the main advantages of the transcatheter aortic valve replacement TAVR procedure?

TAVR is less invasive than traditional surgery.

  • There is a smaller incision.
  • There is a lower risk of complications with TAVR.
  • Less time is spent in the hospital.
  • TAVR means faster healing.
  • But it’s not risk-free.

    • How long will a Tavr valve last?

    The TAVR valve is a biological tissue valve made from cow or pig heart tissue. Because the procedure is relatively new, doctors are not sure how long a replaced TAVR valve will last. Research suggests the valve may last up to 10 years. If the valve were to fail, our doctors can replace it.

    What is Tavr procedure?

    Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a procedure that replaces a diseased aortic valve with a man-made valve. Aortic valve replacement can also be performed with open-heart surgery; this procedure is surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR).

    What is CoreValve made of?

    This expanded approval is for patients who are at high or extreme- risk of complications during traditional open-heart surgery. The CoreValve System—made from the heart tissue of a pig—uses a catheter delivery system to replace the failed tissue aortic valve with an artificial valve.