Structural Heart Devices: Advancing Cardiac Care
Structural heart devices have transformed the treatment of heart diseases by providing minimally invasive solutions for structural abnormalities within the heart. These devices are designed to address conditions affecting the heart valves, chambers, and walls, improving patient outcomes while reducing the need for traditional open-heart surgeries. Over the past decade, advances in technology and medical research have significantly expanded the role of these devices in cardiology.
One of the primary applications of structural heart devices is in the treatment of valvular heart diseases. Conditions such as aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and tricuspid valve disorders can severely impact cardiac function if left untreated. Devices like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) allow physicians to correct valve defects without requiring invasive surgery. These procedures are especially beneficial for elderly patients or those with high surgical risk, offering reduced recovery times and…
