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Aortic Stenosis

Up to 1.5 million people in the United States suffer from aortic stenosis, a progressive disease that affects the aortic valve of the heart. Approximately 250,000 of these patients suffer from severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, often developing debilitating symptoms that can restrict normal day-to-day activities, such as walking short distances or climbing stairs. Patients can often benefit from surgery to replace their ailing valve, but only about two-thirds of eligible patients undergo the procedure each year. 

Graphic of a heart with TAVR

Symptoms

Patients with severe aortic stenosis may experience debilitating symptoms, such as:

  • Severe shortness of breath leading to gasping – even at rest
  • Chest pain or tightness
  • Fainting
  • Extreme fatigue
  • Lightheadedness/dizziness
  • Difficulty exercising
  • Rapid or irregular heartbeat

If you have the following symptoms you might be a candidate for the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a new approach that addresses aortic stenosis without major surgery. A very highly skilled cardiologist will thread a catheter that has a balloon device and a collapsed replacement valve through an artery to the point where it needs to be placed. The TAVR procedure is usually performed by running the catheter through the femoral artery in the leg, but sometimes the approach will be through a small incision between the ribs. 

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) - Procedure Animation

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