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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve that fails to open properly (aortic valve stenosis).

TAVR may be an option for people who are considered at intermediate or high risk of complications from surgical aortic valve replacement. TAVR may also be indicated in certain people who can’t undergo open-heart surgery.

WHY IT’S DONE

Aortic valve stenosis — or aortic stenosis — occurs when the heart’s aortic valve narrows. This narrowing prevents the valve from opening fully, which obstructs blood flow from your heart into your aorta and onward to the rest of your body. Aortic stenosis can cause chest pain, fainting, fatigue, leg swelling and shortness of breath. It may also lead to heart failure and sudden cardiac death.

WHO BENEFITS FROM TAVR

TAVR may be an option if you have aortic stenosis that causes signs and symptoms. Conditions that may increase the risk of surgical aortic valve replacement include lung disease or kidney disease — which increase your risk of complications during surgical aortic valve replacement.

Before TAVR, you’ll need to be tested and evaluated by a multidisciplinary team of heart valve specialists. Doctors will evaluate your condition to determine the most appropriate treatment.

If you are interested in discussing the option of a TAVR, please contact our office at 303-595-2727

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CHV Lakewood is Moving!!

Our Lakewood office will be moving locations at the end of February. Our new address will be 770 Simms St in Golden, just down the road from our current office location. We will be working to contact patients who are scheduled during the move timeframe to either confirm your appointment location or reschedule if necessary.