Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive alternative to open heart valve surgery for patients with aortic valve stenosis.
Once reserved only for patients at elevated risk for traditional valve surgery, today, TAVR eligibility is more inclusive of severe, symptomatic calcific aortic stenosis patients, independent of surgical risk.
Thanks to the minimally invasive nature of transcatheter procedures, TAVR benefits often include:
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Saint Joseph Hospital is home to Colorado’s most experienced heart team performing TAVR procedures having offered the procedure since 2012. The Saint Joseph Hospital TAVR team has more hands-on experience and clinical expertise than any other program in Colorado.
In terms of quality and safety, Saint Joseph Hospital has consistently delivered high-quality outcomes that exceed those reported by the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR®).
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