Structural Cardiology

Key Procedures in Structural Cardiology include:

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

This minimally invasive procedure involves replacing a damaged aortic valve with a bioprosthetic valve through a catheter, typically inserted via the femoral artery.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement

Similar to TAVR, this procedure repairs or replaces the mitral valve using catheter-based techniques, reducing the need for open-heart surgery.

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure

These are procedures to close abnormal openings (ASD or PFO) in the heart’s septum, often done using devices delivered through a catheter.

Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Used to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, this procedure closes the left atrial appendage to reduce the risk of blood clots.

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

While not specific to structural cardiology, PCI is often included, involving stent placement or angioplasty to treat narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.

These procedures offer less invasive alternatives to traditional surgeries, reducing recovery times and improving outcomes for patients with structural heart conditions