The growing use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is revolutionizing the way in which cardiac treatments are delivered. More and more patients are now considered for TAVR, which is rapidly replacing traditional open heart surgery as the go-to method for treating aortic valve disease. With this increased use of TAVR comes a need for improved patient selection criteria to ensure maximum benefit for each patient.

Recent research shows that TAVR is providing excellent outcomes for a wide variety of patients with aortic valve disease. As such, it is now the goal of many healthcare providers to identify the best candidates for TAVR, optimizing patient selection criteria to ensure each patient receives the right treatment for them.

The primary goal of patient selection criteria is to ensure that each patient receives the most appropriate treatment for their individual needs. When considering a patient for TAVR, it is important to assess the patient’s overall health, medical history, and lifestyle. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the risk of death is minimized while ensuring the patient has the best chance for success.

Using established patient selection criteria, doctors can better select and evaluate potential TAVR candidates