Medical articles of Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVR)

20/03/2025
Dr Jonathan Byrne
Cardiologist
The treatment of leaking valves
When the valves of the heart fail to seal properly, the blood begins to leak backwards in what is also known as ‘regurgitation’. In this article, a consultant cardiologist describes when leaking valves are a cause for concern, and how they can be addressed.
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21/10/2024
Professor Sagar Doshi
Cardiologist
All about TAVI
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), also known as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), is a minimally invasive procedure designed to replace a narrowed aortic valve that is not functioning properly due to a condition called aortic stenosis.
18/04/2024
Dr Mohamed Farag
Cardiologist
Exploring transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), or TAVR, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat aortic valve stenosis, a condition in which the aortic valve becomes narrowed, restricting blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. Leading consultant interventional cardiologist Dr Mohamed Farag takes an in-depth look at TAVI and addresses some common questions patients may have about this procedure, in this article.
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22/10/2018
Mr Neil Roberts
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Heart health: TAVI vs. AVR – Part 2
When aortic stenosis threatens the heart, two treatment options are TAVI and AVR. In the second part of this article, top cardiothoracic surgeon Mr Neil Roberts lays out the advantages and disadvantages of these procedures and explains when each would be recommended.
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