How Much Do You Know About TAVR?

Published: December 10, 2021
Keywords: Heart Surgery,Arterial Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement,Cardiology,Cardiothoracic Surgery,Aortic Stenosis,Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR),Aortic Valve Replacement,Cardiac Surgery

Medically Reviewed By William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS

— Written By Allie Lemco Toren

Updated on December 10, 2021

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Allie Lemco Toren

Allie Lemco Toren is a health writer and regular contributor to Healthgrades, where she also serves as Senior Health Editor. Her work has also been featured by ShareWIK Health Entertainment, WebMD, Everyday Health, and Food Solutions Magazine. A graduate of Emory University’s journalism program, Allie particularly enjoys writing about medical innovations, the mind-body connection, and thriving with chronic illness.

Medical Reviewer: William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS

Last Review Date: 2021 Dec 10

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