Heart care in Austin and Central Texas
The Heart Hospital of Austin, St. David's South Austin Medical Center and St. David's Round Rock Medical Center offer leading–edge treatment options for advanced aortic conditions.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure that allows our doctors to treat individuals who may not have been eligible for traditional heart surgery.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
For more information about TAVR, please call:
- Heart Hospital of Austin – (512) 407-8258
- St. David's South Austin Medical Center – (512) 816-8258
Understanding TAVR
TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to replace an aortic valve that is failing and no longer opening properly, known as aortic valve stenosis. The minimally invasive procedure allows doctors to enter through a blood vessel or small incision in the chest.
During the procedure, a catheter is inserted through the access point. Your surgeon will use imaging technology to guide the catheter through your blood vessel and into the aortic valve. The new valve is then inserted through the catheter and secured into place. The catheter is then removed.
TAVR may be an option for people who are at intermediate or high risk of complications from surgical aortic valve replacement (open heart surgery).
Postoperative care
Our specialists are dedicated to comprehensive care by educating you and referring physicians about lifelong management of thoracic aortic diseases and life after TAVR. We provide continued support to help you heal and manage your condition.