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Doctor Q&A: 5 Must-Know Facts About TAVR For Aortic Valve Patients

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roswell, GA

I got this in my inbox today as part of the heart valve surgery.com newsletter and wanted to share it with anyone who has questions about TAVR. https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/learning/5-...

Doctor Q&A: 5 Must-Know Facts About TAVR for Aortic Valve Patients
Doctor Q&A: 5 Must-Know Facts About TAVR for Aortic Valve Patients
https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/learning/5-must-know-facts-tavr-aortic-valve-patients/
July 12
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

This is where I will be getting my heart valve surgery, is at the University of Michigan. It's a 3 hour one way drive for me.

July 12
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Good Choice & Good Luck! . I had mine done at Cleveland Clinic. I was living in Georgia at the time. Recovered with family in Michigan. We all owe to ourselves to get the finest treatment possible.

July 12
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks for sharing!

July 12
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

While this is not an issue for me I am Sooo Grateful that You share everything that you get your hands on!

July 12
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Here are 5 must-know facts about TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) for aortic valve patients:

1. Minimally Invasive: TAVR is a less invasive alternative to open-heart surgery. It involves inserting a new valve via a catheter, typically through the femoral artery in the leg.

2. FDA Approval: Initially approved Show Full Answer

Here are 5 must-know facts about TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) for aortic valve patients:

1. Minimally Invasive: TAVR is a less invasive alternative to open-heart surgery. It involves inserting a new valve via a catheter, typically through the femoral artery in the leg.

2. FDA Approval: Initially approved for high-risk patients, the FDA has expanded TAVR's use to include those at low risk for complications from open-heart surgery.

3. Recovery Time: Many patients can leave the hospital within a day of the procedure, though some may need a longer recovery period.

4. Risks and Complications: Potential risks include damage to the heart requiring a pacemaker, stroke, heart attack, bleeding, and kidney injury.

5. Long-Term Outcomes: Studies show that TAVR has similar outcomes to open-heart surgery for low-risk patients, with a low incidence of needing another valve intervention within 10 years.

For more details, visit the [TAVR for Heart Disease](https://www.MyHeartDiseaseTeam.com/treatments/tavr) page.

July 12

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