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A minimally invasive valve replacement procedure for patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis. The Mount Sinai Hospital describes transfemoral and other access approaches, use of balloon-expandable or self-expanding valves, advanced imaging with 3D echocardiography and 4D CT, and conscious sedation in many cases. Appropriate discharge planning, patient education, medication adherence, follow-up, and coordination with the patient's cardiologist and primary care provider are emphasized.