In this engaging video, interventional cardiologist Robert Li, MD, considers the benefits, risks and challenges of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in patients with aortic stenosis. Dr Li’s discussion includes the short history of TAVR, its relative advantages by comparison to other AVR therapies, patient risk assessment, supporting clinical trials and a host of other relevant information.

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• Clinical Briefing: Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Flow Aortic Stenosis: The benefits of surgery and TAVR
• Case Study: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement in an 88-year-old man with a history of heart murmur and aortic stenosis, dyspnea on exertion with minimal activity and mild paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
• Dr. Li’s Profile