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This multisocietal expert consensus document provides updated operator and institutional requirements for establishing and maintaining high-quality TAVR programs in the United States.
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Bavaria et al. (2018) conducted a review in Severe aortic valve disease. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) program requirements was evaluated. This expert consensus document recommends a minimum threshold of 50 procedures/year for TAVR programs to avoid higher mortality and major complications associated with lower volume sites.
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