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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

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If you have a diseased aortic valve, you may qualify for this minimally invasive approach to replace the valve without a large incision.

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  2. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

If your aortic valve isn't working properly, meaning it doesn't open or close correctly, TAVR may be an option to replace your valve. Instead of surgical aortic valve replacement, which requires open heart surgery, TAVR is a minimally invasive alternative where we replace your valve through a catheter with a new valve typically made of cow or pig tissue.

An illustration of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
An illustration of a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

At Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, we perform a large number of TAVR procedures every year. That’s experience and expertise you can trust. We’ve performed more than 2,200 TAVR procedures since the procedure was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2011.

Not everyone who needs a diseased valve replaced is a candidate for TAVR. Your doctor will partner with you to make a decision on the best approach.

If you qualify for TAVR, we offer a variety of replacement valve sizes, allowing us to get the right valves to more people.

To treat severe aortic stenosis using TAVR, your doctor places an expandable valve into your heart via a catheter (tiny, hollow tube). The catheter is inserted into an artery through your groin to replace the diseased aortic valve.

At LVHN, TAVR is a more common procedure for severe aortic stenosis than surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR), which requires an incision in your chest to access the heart to replace the valve. Less invasive procedures like TAVR commonly result in a faster recovery time, with less pain. 

TAVR News and Stories

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Fortune and Premier Inc. rank LVH–Cedar Crest 10th nationally among top teaching hospitals with cardiovascular residency programs.

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LVH–Cedar Crest Named Among Best Cardiovascular Hospitals in the U.S.

February 24, 2025
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Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute recently surpassed 2,000 TAVR procedures, with the program continuing to shine for its great outcomes.

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Heart and Vascular Institute Hits New TAVR Milestone

June 7, 2024
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World War II Navy veteran Paul Carroll Kollmeyer of Pottstown was impressed by the Heart and Vascular Institute’s experience with the TAVR procedure.

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Full Speed Ahead For 98-year-old WWII Navy Vet

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John Gannon has TAVR surgery at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute

Patient Story

Fateful Decision Proves Lifesaving for Monroe Man

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WebMD Rates Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute a Top Choice for Care

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WebMD Rates Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute a Top Choice for Care

January 29, 2024
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PHC4 report shows more people choose Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute at LVHN

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LVHN Tops Region for Heart Attack Care

August 15, 2023
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At 80, Lower Macungie’s Ed Bruder feels great after heart repair

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Minimally Invasive Heart Repairs Provide Fresh Start

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:  Joe Konschnik’s heart problems came as a surprise to him. Getting a second opinion at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute turned out to make a big difference in dealing with it.

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Second Opinion Helps Mountain Top Man Get Back to Doing the Things He Enjoys

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Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)

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Heart and Vascular Institute Hits Milestone for Minimally Invasive Heart Procedure

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U.S. News & World Report Names Lehigh Valley Hospital Top Hospital in the Region

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U.S. News & World Report Names Lehigh Valley Hospital Top Hospital in the Region

July 27, 2022
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Lehigh Valley Hospital Ranks No. 1 in Region and Top Five in PA on U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals List

July 27, 2021
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Beating Heart Disease and Backing Nursing Education

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LVH is ranked sixth among Pennsylvania’s top 10 hospitals and is the top hospital in the Allentown metro area for the 11th year in a row.

Award-winning care

Lehigh Valley Hospital is consistently recognized as high performing in TAVR procedures on the annual U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings, meaning the care you receive is among the best in the region.
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Exceptional heart care at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute

Get excellent care at the region’s largest comprehensive heart and vascular institute. You don’t take chances with a heart condition. You head straight for the best possible care. Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute is achieving amazing results every day, results that save more lives.
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