Fixing Aortic Valves With Minimally Invasive TAVR Procedure with Dr. Paul Teirstein

<p>Scripps cardiologist Dr. Paul Teirstein explains the TAVR procedure, a minimally invasive surgery that offers a way for surgeons to fix faulty heart valves without the need for open heart surgery. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6815p</p> <p>Want to learn more? Follow us @ScrippsHealth!</p> <p>Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrippshealth/<br /> Twitter: twitter.com/ScrippsHealth<br /> YouTube: bit.ly/ScrippsYouTube<br /> Instagram: www.instagram.com</p> <p>1:08 - What is the aortic valve?<br /> 1:32 - What can go wrong with the aortic valve?<br /> 2:30 - Who experiences aortic stenosis?<br /> 2:50 - What is open heart surgery?<br /> 3:25 - How does TAVR work?<br /> 4:18 - How is TAVR inserted into the heart?<br /> 4:42 - How long does the procedure take?<br /> 5:35 - How does TAVR compare to open heart surgery?<br /> 7:32 - How long does TAVR last?<br /> 8:07 - How many TAVR procedures have been performed at Scripps?<br /> 8:37 - How does the Scripps TAVR team work together?<br /> 9:48 - Is there anyone who can't have the TAVR procedure?<br /> 11:34 - What are the risks of the TAVR procedure?<br /> 12:16 - What kind of heart care did Mother Teresa receive at Scripps?<br /> 15:16 - Who is receiving TAVR currently?<br /> 16:00 - What does the future hold for TAVR?</p>