Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the aortic valve narrows, reducing blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. Unlike traditional open-heart surgery, TAVR allows cardiologists to replace the diseased valve using a catheter, typically inserted through a small incision in the groin or chest. The new valve, made from biological tissue mounted on a stent, is guided to the heart and expanded within the damaged valve, restoring proper blood flow.
