Severe aortic stenosis is a serious disease. Until recently, the only
treatment was open-heart surgery to replace the diseased aortic valve,
leaving many patients no alternative if surgery was not possible or too
risky. Today, there are new approaches to valve replacement, and
Lankenau is at the forefront of these treatment advances.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) offers new hope for
patients with severe aortic stenosis who are inoperable or at high risk
for undergoing surgery. Now, when aortic valve replacement is needed,
TAVR may be an option. This groundbreaking therapy is available at the
Valve Clinic at Lankenau Medical Center using the first FDA-approved
TAVR therapy—the Edwards SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve.
TAVR therapy with the SAPIEN valve is available only at medical centers
that meet criteria to perform the procedure. Experience in advanced
techniques for evaluation and treatment of heart vessel and valve
diseases is a key factor in being chosen to offer TAVR therapy.
The cardiovascular surgeons and interventional cardiologists at the
Lankenau Medical Center Valve Clinic have extensive experience and
advanced skill in treating complex disorders of the vessels, valves, and
other structures of the heart. TAVR is the latest of many minimally
invasive treatment options our specialists offer to patients with
heart disease.
VIDEO: Dr.
Coady and Dr. Goldman describe Lankenau's history and expertise in
treating aortic valve disease.
What Is Aortic Stenosis?
In aortic stenosis, the aortic valve
does not open fully, limiting blood flow
from the heart to the rest of the body.
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What Is TAVR?
TAVR is a new procedure for replacing a
defective aortic valve without
open-heart surgery.
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Who Is a Candidate for TAVR?
A multidisciplinary evaluation is needed
to determine if TAVR is the best option
for treating severe aortic stenosis.
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Our TAVR Team
Our TAVR team combines specialists in
all aspects of heart care, whose shared
goal is to provide the best treatment
for each patient.
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our TAVR specialists >
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Meet Our Coordinator
A dedicated nurse practitioner
facilitates each step of the care
process.
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Video Library
Hear from the Valve Clinic team about TAVR.
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