In one U.S. health system, TAVR procedures for patients under 70 rose from 15 in 2014 to 134 in 2024. Surgery remained the main valve replacement method across the ages studied.
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Health system analysis reveals shift toward less invasive heart valve replacement among younger patients

Younger Than 70 Patient age group
Surgery Main treatment overall
15 TAVR procedures in 2014
134 TAVR procedures in 2024