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A minimally invasive aortic valve replacement procedure for patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis. The page describes use in patients at extreme, high, intermediate, or low surgical risk, with evaluation by a heart team and imaging such as 3D echocardiography and 4D computed tomography. Conscious sedation may be used in some cases, and appropriate discharge planning, medication adherence, follow-up, and coordination with the patient's cardiologist and primary care provider are important for optimal outcomes.