CLS Health Cardiologists Achieve Historic Transcarotid TAVR in Southeast Houston

In an unprecedented medical feat, CLS Health's cardiologists, Dr. Bahaeddin Shabaneh, Dr. Fethi Benraouane, and Dr. Molham Aldeiri, performed Southeast Houston's first series of transcarotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures. This state-of-the-art technique involves replacing the aortic valve through a minor incision in the neck, eliminating the need for open-heart surgery. This breakthrough significantly advances the field of cardiac care.

TAVR offers a less invasive alternative to traditional surgical valve replacement, especially beneficial for patients over 65 or those ineligible for the standard femoral artery approach. The carotid approach minimizes risks such as stroke and vascular complications, presenting new opportunities for patient treatment. The method is less intrusive, performed under local anesthesia and sedation, marking a pivotal development in heart surgery procedures.

The accomplished team at CLS Health, including Drs. Shabaneh, Benraouane, Aldeiri, and Ahmad Al-Taweel, have become leading figures in TAVR surgeries in Southeast Houston. Their work contributes significantly to the 600+ procedures conducted within the region, asserting CLS Health's dedication to innovative cardiac interventions and superior patient care.