Significant Increase in Less Invasive Heart Valve Replacement Procedures Among Younger Patients

Just now November 4, 2026 1 min read 📰 Medical Xpress

📋 Key Takeaway

A study published in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions indicates a significant increase in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures among patients under 70, rising from 15 in 2014 to 134 in 2024. This trend reflects a shift towards less invasive heart procedures, although surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) remains the most common method. This development could influence healthcare practices and policies in Iran as it highlights advancements in medical technology and patient care.

New research simultaneously published in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and presented at TCT 2026 found that the annual number of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures among patients younger than 70 increased nearly ninefold within one health system, rising from 15 in 2014 to 134 in 2024. Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) remained the predominant approach across the age groups studied.