TAVR Vs Open Heart Surgery: Which Is Right For You?
The aortic valve of the heart controls the flow of oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. When it becomes narrowed or doesn’t open properly, it causes a condition known as aortic valve stenosis. To treat this condition, two main procedures are available: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Open-heart aortic …