ACC TAVR Global Data Initiative

The ACC TAVR Global Data Initiative (TAVR GDI) is a global effort to advance value-based healthcare in cardiovascular medicine by focusing on outcomes and cost, rather than volume alone. Participating institutions contribute real-world data on clinical outcomes, patient experience, care pathways, and resource utilization across the full cycle of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) care.

The strength of the Initiative depends on the active participation of health systems worldwide. By contributing data consistently over time, participating centers enable meaningful benchmarking, uncover variation in practice and cost, and drive shared insights that help clinicians and health systems deliver higher-value care.

What is Value-Based Care?

Value-based health care is a model that measures success not simply by how many procedures are performed, but by the health outcomes achieved per dollar spent. In this approach, the goal is to deliver the best possible results for patients, while using resources efficiently across the full care cycle.

Why TAVR?

Aortic stenosis, the most common valvular heart disease, presents a growing global burden. As TAVR procedures continue to increase worldwide, it is essential to understand their true value, not only clinical outcomes, but also patient experience and resource use across the entire episode of care. By examining variations in practice patterns, outcomes, and costs, TAVR GDI will identify opportunities to improve care delivery and maximize value for patients and health systems worldwide.

How is Data Collected?

Participating institutions will complete a standardized, electronic survey up to twice per year. The survey captures the full patient care journey—from baseline risk and procedural approach to clinical outcomes, recovery, patient experience, and resource use, such as length of stay and readmissions. By collecting this standardized data once or twice a year across participating centers worldwide, the initiative enables meaningful comparisons of how care is delivered and what results are achieved.

How to Participate

The TAVR Global Data Initiative is actively recruiting sites to participate in the program.

To apply, please complete this form and we will respond with the next steps and the onboarding process.

TAVR GDI Work Group Members

TAVR GDI would like to thank the work group members for their commitment to and passion for the program.

• Fumiaki Ikeno, Chair, Japan
• Leonard Kritharides, Immediate Past Chair, Australia
• Paul Casale, Domestic Liaison, United States
• Bashir Hanif, Pakistan
• Angel Garcia, Colombia
• Caio Fernandez, Brazil
• Alexandra Konradi, Russia
• Ahmed Elamragy, Egypt
• Sotos Nedios, Germany
• Mahboobeh Gholipour, Iran

Interested in joining the TAVR GDI Work Group? Applications are open from February to March each year. Find more information here.