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TAVR
Also written as: TAVR — Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement performed without open surgery.
Full Definition
TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic valve using a catheter-delivered prosthetic valve. The procedure is typically performed via femoral arterial access, though alternative approaches include transapical, transaortic, or subclavian routes. TAVR has become the preferred treatment for high-risk surgical patients with severe aortic stenosis and is increasingly used in intermediate and low-risk populations.
Usage
Usage note: Also known as TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) in some regions.
In Context
- "The patient was deemed suitable for TAVR given advanced age and comorbidities." — heart team evaluation
- "Post-TAVR imaging demonstrated excellent valve positioning and function." — procedure note
Also known as
TAVI
transcatheter aortic valve implantation
Contrasted with
surgical AVR
Don't confuse with
TEER
TMVR