TAVR vs. Surgery for severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares a less invasive valve replacement (TAVR) with traditional open-heart surgery for people with a specific type of severe aortic valve narrowing (bicuspid valve). It aims to see which approach works better for those at intermediate or low surgical risk.
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Who can take part
- You are 75 years old or younger.
- You have severe narrowing of your aortic valve due to a bicuspid valve (two leaflets instead of three).
- You have symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain (NYHA class II or higher).
- Your surgical risk is low to intermediate as determined by your heart team.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and follow the study requirements.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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