Doctor Q&A: The Future of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) with Dr. Brent New
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- www.Heart-Valv... - During the past 10 years, the number of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) cases has dramatically increased. According to research, the number of TAVR procedures for patients with aortic stenosis has soared from 4,600 cases in 2012 to over 100,000 cases in 2023.
As a result, patients are asking important questions like "What is next for TAVR?" and "Will TAVR be used for other diseases besides aortic stenosis?" and "Will TAVR be available to all patients - young and old?"
To answer these and other questions, we met with Dr. Brent New, the Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio, Texas.
To get an appointment or schedule a second opinion with Dr. New, please call (210) 615-7700.
I'm 60 and recently diagnosed with a bicuspid valve. I am hoping that a TAVR valve procedure will be available to me when I need it in a few years. TY and god bless all the amazing heart doctors saving lives every day.
Great to hear you appreciate the work of TAVR heart teams including Dr. Brent New!
Anyone know how the valve is sewn or stabilized? It is in a high-pressure area that could loosen the artificial valve.
Hi Altercreed, Great question! A transcatheter aortic valve replacement is held in place by being expanded within the aortic valve using a balloon catheter, which pushes the old valve leaflets aside and anchors the new valve against the surrounding tissue within the aortic valve, effectively "wedging" it into position and anchoring itself into the calcium deposits within the valve. Once the balloon is deflated, the new valve remains securely in place. You can watch this video to see an animation of the TAVR implant process - th-cam.com/video/f20qrZcD1LE/w-d-xo.html. Hope that helps! 👍👍👍
My bovine aeortic valve is only 13 weeks old so I hope these valves and techniques keep improving since I am 60 and not sure if the valves last much longer than 10 years. At 70 it would be nice not to have to have the chest ripped open again! Thanks for your videos. They are informative!
Great points. Yes, let's hope the aortic valve replacement techniques continue to improve. And, glad to hear you appreciate this video about TAVR with Dr. New.
Great news.
Glad to hear you enjoyed this TAVR update with Dr. New!
I have been diagnosed with a stenosis of the aortic valve that is asymptomatic. My Garmin bicycle computer, based on input from my power meter and heart rate, estimates my VO2 max in the range of 43 to 46 based on the Garmin algorithm. At age 73 this is in the superior range. For someone that me, whose average heartrate for a 40 mile ride ranges between 135 and 140 beats, is a TAVR replacement going to allow me to be this active?
Hi FlyOver, You raise a really great question. Unfortunately, as a patient advisory group, we are not trained or capable of providing specific medical advice. That said, we would strongly encourage you to discuss this question with your medical team. If you are not getting information that you are comfortable with then perhaps you should get a second opinion to learn more. We are sorry that we cannot be of more immediate help to you!
First aortic valve replacement in 2002, now 2024. 22years.look the first car model Ford model t compair to heart valve. Look the cars now. What will be available in 15 years. Amazing things will happen let's talk again in 15 years
Hey Gins, Great question. We are hopeful the futuristic aortic valve therapies in the next 15 years will be even smaller and more durable!!!