Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR for short) is a less invasive alternative available for people diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. The procedure can also help people who had their aortic or mitral valve replaced in the past that may no longer function properly with a bio-prosthetic/tissue valve. There is a wealth of patient information on the TAVR procedure and commercially available devices which you can learn about from the following sites:
Currently there are three device manufacturers who produce valves that are used in the TAVR procedure
- Learn about the Sapien3 Valve from Edwards Lifesciences
- Learn about the CoreValve from Medtronic
- Learn about the LOTUS Edge from Boston Scientific
- Learn about Protected TAVR from Boston Scientific
- Learn about ongoing clinical trials at the official FDA website
About Mended Hearts’ TAVR Visiting Program
The cornerstone of Mended Hearts support is our accredited visiting program. Our volunteers visit over 200,000 patients and caregivers around the country each year. Mended Hearts created a new TAVR visiting program to address the unique needs of patients undergoing a TAVR procedure. In this program, TAVR patients are trained through Mended Hearts’ Accredited Visitor Training to conduct in-hospital and/or telephone visits with patients who are preparing for or recovering from a TAVR procedure.
Contact Us for More Information about TAVR Outreach Today!
• Call 1-888-HEART99
• Email TAVR@mendedhearts.org
• Connect online in our online community at connect.mendedhearts.org