Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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Severe aortic stenosis is a mechanical problem caused by the accumulation of calcium on the valve that causes it to become progressively narrowed and stiff. The aortic valve is the main exit out of the heart for oxygenated blood.
Treatment for Severe Aortic Stenosis
Only a mechanical fix, the replacement of the diseased valve, can cure this disease. With the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure, many patients ranging from low to high risk can have their aortic valves replaced. The TAVR procedure uses small incisions in the blood vessels in the patient’s legs to reach and replace the aortic valve instead of incisions in their chests (open heart surgery).
Evaluation for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Treatment
An evaluation for TAVR begins with an extensive, multidisciplinary evaluation of each patient. The visits include education and discussions about the technical aspects of the TAVR procedure, including:
- How TAVR is different from open heart aortic valve replacement.
- Benefits of having your valve replaced.
- Who is a good candidate for this procedure.
- What you may expect post TAVR.
- Pre-procedural testing.
To prepare for the procedure, your aortic valve, coronary arteries and the blood vessels used for access are evaluated for appropriateness. Our TAVR team then meets to evaluate the study results and put together an individualized plan for the procedure.
Once scheduled and following the TAVR procedure, patients are typically discharged from the hospital after an overnight stay.
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