/tags/transcatheter-aortic-valve-replacement transcatheter aortic valve replacement en-US Copyright Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:40:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2019-09-16/tavr-an-option-for-more-people-to-avoid-open-heart-surgery More people can now take advantage of a less invasive way to replace the major valve in the heart and avoid open heart surgery.Transcatheter aortic valve… Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:40:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2019-09-16/tavr-an-option-for-more-people-to-avoid-open-heart-surgery Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2017-02-06/minimally-invasive-heart-surgery-splitting-the-breastbone-isnt-always-necessary At one point, a heart surgical procedure required opening your chest. Technology’s now made it possible in some cases to avoid open heart surgery in favor… Mon, 06 Feb 2017 14:20:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2017-02-06/minimally-invasive-heart-surgery-splitting-the-breastbone-isnt-always-necessary Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2014-11-03/catheters-an-alternative-to-open-heart-surgery-for-the-elderly It’s common for the elderly to experience aortic stenosis, a hardening or narrowing of the aortic heart valve.Open heart surgery’s the standard way to… Mon, 03 Nov 2014 12:29:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2014-11-03/catheters-an-alternative-to-open-heart-surgery-for-the-elderly Sam Baker /health-science-tech/2012-11-05/new-heart-procedure-for-patients-when-options-run-out An alternative for patients who can’t survive open heart surgery replaces the aortic valve without opening the chest or heart. Medical City recently… Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMT /health-science-tech/2012-11-05/new-heart-procedure-for-patients-when-options-run-out Sam Baker