Dissemination of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the United States

Societal guidelines and payor coverage decisions for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) attempt to strike a balance between providing access and maintaining quality. The extent to which dissemination of TAVR has achieved these ideals remains unknown.This study sought to define patterns of TAVR dissemination in the United States and their influence on outcomes.Using data from the TVT (Transcatheter Valvular Therapy) registry, this...