Several medical societies supported extending Medicare coverage for TAVR to patients with asymptomatic aortic stenosis, but some physicians and rival Medtronic said more data is needed.

Annual Meeting, investigators presented a late-breaking study focused on surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) following ...

Of the two heart valve surgeries Janice Smith has had at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, the second was much easier for her. "I had a good experience both times," the 86-year-old said. "It's just that ...

The UHS Heart & Vascular Institute recently celebrated a significant milestone with the completion of their 1,000th TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) procedure. This achievement is more ...

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — The options for cardiovascular procedures have expanded over the last decade. Among options for patients with aortic stenosis - a minimally invasive procedure known as ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat aortic stenosis, a condition where the heart's aortic valve narrows and restricts blood ...

“I thought I was having panic attacks,” said Judy Evans said, thinking back to when she first noticed something was going on. While dealing with a family emergency, Evans said she was not feeling well ...

Edwards pushes CMS to expand Medicare TAVR coverage to asymptomatic patients, sparking controversy among physicians over ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In patients with severe aortic stenosis at low surgical risk, TAVR appears to be just as beneficial as surgery.

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