New research found that public interest in transcatheter aortic valve implatation (TAVI) increased substantially over the last 10 years, with Google search volume rising by 340% from 2015–2025, while searches for surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) declined by 42%.
These trends parallel a shift in practice as clinicians doubled TAVR use between 2015 and 2021, researchers behind study discovered.
The data were presented at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2026 Scientific Sessions & Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology (CAIC-ACCI) Summit (Montreal, Canada; 23–25 April).
“Some communities—particularly in rural areas—have less exposure to the latest treatment options, which can delay timely care,” said lead author Smith Frimpong (Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, USA). “By providing targeted education and sharing real-world outcomes, clinicians and educators can help patients make informed decisions and expand access to minimally invasive therapies across all regions.”
