Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) at UMMC
Channel: UMMCVideos
Date: 2021-07-20

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a newer, less invasive treatment option for patients with severe aortic stenosis or aortic prosthetic valve failure. TAVR uses thin tubes (catheters) and collapsible valves to avoid open-heart surgery and the need for a heart-lung machine. 

The University of Maryland Medical Center is the first and only Center in the state of Maryland to achieve Transcatheter Valve Certification, awarded by the American College of Cardiology. The TAVR Program has completed more than 1,200 procedures since 2012 and offers a team approach, bringing together interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and other specialists to provide the most experienced, high-caliber care for TAVR patients.

To make an appointment with our TAVR team, call 410-328-7877 or visit https://umm.edu/TAVR to learn more.