TAVR: A Guide on What to Expect - New Heart Valve

of the old valve aside. The new valve attaches to the old diseased valve’s leaflets and is anchored in place. It begins working right away On average, the TAVR procedure lasts about 1 hour, versus 4 hours ˜ ˜˚˛˝ with open heart surgery. Sedation During TAVR, you will be given medicine to make you sleep or feel very relaxed. ................
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