If you or a loved one has a heart problem but cannot endure open-heart surgery (in this case, surgical aortic valve replacement), there is a minimally invasive treatment option: transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). This procedure essentially replaces a thickened aortic valve with a prosthetic valve that enables blood to flow properly through the heart.
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Facts to Know About Heart Disease in Women
Previously, it was believed that heart disease was more prevalent among males in the United States. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), women are more prone to heart disease. Let’s talk about the cause of heart disease, why women are more prone to it, and how our cardiologists at Advanced Heart &
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Almost half of Americans have some degree of cardiovascular disease. That’s 121.5 million adults. Heart attack, end-stage kidney disease, congestive heart failure, and stroke are all potential killers. Today, the stakes are even higher, but as the old adage goes, forewarned is forearmed. Know the statistics regarding heart disease, the associated dangers, and what you
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