CLS Health Cardiologists Lead With Southeast Houston's First Transcarotid TAVR

In a significant advancement in the field of cardiac care, a team of distinguished cardiologists from CLS Health has achieved a medical milestone in Southeast Houston. Dr. Bahaeddin Shabaneh, Dr. Fethi Benraouane, and Dr. Molham Aldeiri have successfully carried out the first series of transcarotid Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures in the region. This innovative method, which allows for the replacement of a diseased aortic valve via a minor neck incision, eliminates the need for open-heart surgery, representing a major step forward in treating heart valve diseases.

TAVR is becoming increasingly preferred over traditional surgical valve replacement, especially among patients aged 65 and older. This is due to its minimally invasive nature, requiring only a small incision and being performed under local anesthesia with sedation. The carotid approach, specifically, involves a minor cut in the neck to insert the new aortic valve in patients for whom the standard femoral artery approach is not viable. This novel technique not only reduces the risk of stroke and vascular complications but also expands the treatment options available to patients.

The team at CLS Health, including Drs. Shabaneh, Benraouane, Aldeiri, and Ahmad Al-Taweel, has conducted the highest number of TAVR procedures in Southeast Houston. Their efforts account for a significant portion of the over 600 procedures performed at local hospitals such as HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and Memorial Herman Southeast. This achievement underscores CLS Health's commitment to providing cutting-edge care and ensuring that patients have access to the latest treatments in cardiac care.

About CLS Health: CLS Health stands as a physician-owned healthcare group that champions an innovative approach to comprehensive care. Boasting over 33 locations and more than 160 providers across the Greater Houston area, CLS Health prioritizes physician satisfaction and empowerment as crucial to delivering outstanding patient care. For more information about their services and achievements in cardiac care, visit their website at cls.health.