Dr. Richard Zelman | The TAVR Procedure

Dr. Richard Zelman15 Sep, 2024Health

TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that involves replacing the damaged aortic valve without the need for open-heart surgery. Instead, a catheter is inserted through a small incision in the leg or chest and guided to the heart, where a new valve is deployed to take over the function of the narrowed aortic valve. This approach reduces recovery time and is particularly beneficial for high-risk patients who may not be candidates for traditional surgery.