Stent Implant Stent implantation usually follows angioplasty. The stent (a small metal mesh tube device) is placed in the newly-opened artery and pressed into the artery wall. It acts as a scaffold to help keep the artery open and will remain in place permanently. The stent is placed in the newly-opened artery and pressed into the artery wall. It acts as a scaffold to help keep the artery open and will remain in place permanently. At Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, we offer patients the latest in stent technology: drug-eluting stents.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) TAVR is a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery to replace the aortic valve in people with aortic valve stenosis. Aortic valve stenosis occurs when the heart's aortic valve narrows, preventing it from fully opening and obstructing blood flow from the heart.  TAVR is much less invasive than open-heart surgery, which requires opening the patient's chest and stopping the heart using a heart-lung machine while the surgeon removes the old valve and sews in the new one.

Contact Us Our Structural Heart/Valve Disease Team at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute is composed of a highly experienced team dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for people suffering from structural heart disease through procedures like TAVR.  Call 703-776-3135 or complete our form to consult a Structural Heart/Valve Disease physician who can perform the TAVR procedure. You can also email us with other needs at valve@inova.org.

Preparing for TAVR – What to Expect Once your doctor refers you to Inova, a coordinator will contact you to schedule your initial consult and evaluation testing.

Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm A thoracic aortic aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the aorta. The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, delivering oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. "Thoracic" refers to the part of the aorta that runs through the chest. Over time, the weakened area in the aortic wall balloons and is at risk for bursting (rupture) or separating (dissection), which can cause life-threatening bleeding and potentially death.

Ventricular Assist Device (VAD/LVAD) Treatment for Heart Failure Inova Heart and Vascular Institute is a leader in ventricular assist devices or "VADs" and has earned The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for exemplary, quality care and service. We run one of the busiest VAD programs in the Mid-Atlantic region to care for patients living with end-stage heart failure and as a bridge for transplant patients waiting for heart transplantation. Many VAD patients do so well they opt to have their name removed from the transplant list.

Stroke Risk Reduction WATCHMAN FLX™ People with atrial fibrillation (Afib) have a higher risk of stroke due to an irregular heart rhythm that can cause blood to clot in the left atrial appendage (LAA) of the heart. If the blood clot travels to the brain, it can cut off the oxygen-rich blood supply. Most often, patients who are at increased risk of stroke because of Afib are treated using anticoagulation medication, known as blood thinners, but not everyone can tolerate the medication.

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Inova Heart and Vascular Institute Advanced Heart Failure Symposium April 15, 2023 | Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner In-person & virtual registration available.

The Dome Experience program is a unique educational offering that invites community members to witness open-heart surgeries firsthand while learning how healthy – and not-so-healthy – lifestyles can impact their own heart health. Unfortunately, The Dome Experience was suspended due to the pandemic and has not yet resumed. We will post additional information when the program returns. The Dome Experience: Pre-reading Material Feel free to review or print out these documents to familiarize yourself and/or your students with the heart and cardiac surgery.