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TAVR vs SAVR: How to Choose the Right Aortic Valve Replacement

Deciding between a catheter-based (TAVR) and surgical (SAVR) aortic valve replacement is one of the most consequential choices a heart patient can face. An aortic surgeon explains how the decision is actually made, and what your care team may not be telling you.

Callistus Ditah, MDJuly 27, 2026

Patient Education

Aortic Stenosis: Recognizing Symptoms and Knowing When to Act

Aortic stenosis can stay silent for years, then change urgency overnight. Learn the warning symptoms and why timing your treatment matters so much.

Callistus Ditah, MDJune 12, 2026

Treatment Options

Structural Heart Interventions and TAVR: A Plain-Language Overview

Catheter-based procedures now repair heart valves and other structures without open surgery. Here is an overview of structural heart interventions, including TAVR, and how to know if one is right for you.

Dr. Sandeep PatelJune 6, 2026

Treatment Options

Structural Heart Interventions: A TAVR Procedure Overview for Patients and Families

A world-class interventional cardiologist explains what patients need to know about transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), including who qualifies, what to expect during the procedure, and how outcomes compare to traditional surgery. Practical guidance for patients and families navigating this decision.

Sandeep M. Patel, MDMay 26, 2026