Scripps cardiologist Dr. Paul Teirstein discusses fixing aortic valves with a minimally invasive surgery called TAVR. Learn more and take our free heart assessment: http://bit.ly/2mbGg1h

1:08 What is the aortic valve?
1:32 What can go wrong with the aortic valve?
2:30 Who experiences aortic stenosis?
2:50 What is open heart surgery?
3:25 How does TAVR work?
4:18 How is TAVR inserted into the heart?
4:42 How long does the procedure take?
5:35 How does TAVR compare to open heart surgery?
7:32 How long does TAVR last?
8:07 How many TAVR procedures have been performed at Scripps?
8:37 How does the Scripps TAVR team work together?
9:48 Is there anyone who can't have the TAVR procedure?
11:34 What are the risks of the TAVR procedure?
12:16 What kind of heart care did Mother Teresa receive at Scripps?
15:16 Who is receiving TAVR currently?
16:00 What does the future hold for TAVR?