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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement

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.

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.

First-of-its-kind aortic root and valve surgery saves unique patient's heart

Shelley Lynne had an aortic root aneurysm, a leaky heart valve, and no room in her life for traditional open heart surgery and a long recovery. See how a new procedure designed by UT Southwestern saved Shelley's life – and livelihood.