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Aortic Valve Replacement

Ross procedure: Is this advanced aortic valve replacement right for you?

Ross procedure: Is this advanced aortic valve replacement right for you?

Explore the Ross procedure for aortic valve replacement. It’s ideal for young, active patients who are good candidates – no lifelong blood thinners required.

J. Alexander Weston, M.D.

October 3, 2025

When is the right time for TAVR? Understanding your heart valve options

When is the right time for TAVR? Understanding your heart valve options

Is TAVR the best treatment for aortic stenosis? When is the best time to get a heart valve replacement? Learn more about your options.

Anthony Bavry, M.D.

February 10, 2025

TAVR is not the ‘beginning of the end’ for aortic stenosis open heart surgery

TAVR is not the ‘beginning of the end’ for aortic stenosis open heart surgery

Two studies presented in March at #ACC19 are the talk of the cardiology community. Both address one question: Can low-risk patients with aortic stenosis benefit from TAVR? UT Southwestern says the data are intriguing, but the excitement is a bit premature. Learn more.

Dharam Kumbhani, M.D. / Anthony Bavry, M.D.

November 4, 2021

Warning signs when an artery is blocked, and how to fix it

Warning signs when an artery is blocked, and how to fix it

UT Southwestern discusses how failure to diagnose and treat a Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) can lead to symptoms and impact your quality of life.

Dharam Kumbhani, M.D.

December 3, 2020