TAVR Treatment at the William Acquavella Heart Valve Center

The William Acquavella Heart Valve Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine is dedicated to:

●      Providing outstanding care for patients with all types of valve diseases and conditions

●      Developing and evaluating new, less invasive techniques for repairing and replacing damaged valves

The center’s team of experts has played a leading role in clinical trials assessing the latest valve replacement approaches. This means our team provides the most advanced treatment options based on the latest research and knowledge.

Our collaborative team includes general cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons who offer the most advanced treatment options, including emerging options.

Focus on Patient Care

Our team provides an exceptionally warm experience for our patients. We understand that valve conditions and treatments can be overwhelming. We are here to support you with expert, compassionate care.

We offer our patients comprehensive, multidisciplinary care that prioritizes comfort and helps ensure that our patients feel safe, cared for and understood at all times. Learn more about virtual appointments and second opinions.

TAVR Treatment

Some patients may qualify for a promising technique called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). With this minimally invasive treatment, doctors implant a small device into the heart valve with catheters (long, thin tubes). Traditional, open-heart surgery is not required.

Our team specializes in all TAVR treatments, including valve replacement and “valve-in-valve” treatments.

The cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons at the William Acquavella Heart Valve Center were part of the national clinical trials that proved the effectiveness of TAVR in a variety of patients.

This treatment is covered by Medicare and most major insurances.

Mitraclip

This is a simple procedure to correct mitral valve regurgitation. During this procedure, your doctors will insert a catheter (long, thin tube) through a vein in your leg and guide it to your heart.

A small clip is then attached to the mitral valve so that it will close completely. This will help improve blood flow through your heart and body.