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Does Anyone Have An Opinion About TAVR Or SAVR For A 74 Year Old Male With No Other Problems Trying To Decide Which To Do

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Patchogue, NY
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Good luck Diane. I am in a similar situation and feel comfortable progressing with TAVR. There is wonderful information on this site. Hopefully that plus a consultation with your cardiologist will… read more

Is There Ever Going To Be A Third TAVR For The Aortic Valve? Is There Any Research On This?

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Waltham, MA
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Hi Ivey,

I can't have open heart it will kill me so it would have to be a TAVR which has not been on the market yet. Someplace has to be doing research on this since so many people have had 2 TAVRs… read more

I Am A Candidate For TAVR To Address Severe Aortic Stenosis. Has Anyone Had This Procedure And If So How Are You Doing? Thank You

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Silver Spring, MD
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Many people have undergone TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) for severe aortic stenosis. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Survival Rates: Studies have shown that… read more

Repeat Open Heart Valve Replacement Surgery

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Torrance, CA

Has anyone had a redo sternotomy to replace a calcified mitral valve?
This is because they can't replace a mitral valve through a TAVR procedure in the USA yet. There are clinical trials ongoing, but they are very selective on picking the right candidates. Asking as Iam facing this situation (open heart again) and am told that it is high risk, ie. 80 % sucess rate average. Your comments please. Thank you.

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Complete valve replacement through tavr....saint Vincent in Portland, oregon.tavr hospital

Aortic Stenosis

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St Louis, MO
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Aortic stenosis, also known as aortic valve stenosis, is a condition where the aortic valve becomes blocked or narrowed. This can be caused by aging, calcium buildup, or infections. Here are some key… read more

I Have Been Diagnosed With Severe Aortic Stenosis. The Cardiac Surgeon At Beth Israel In NJ Said That I Need Open Heart Surgery. Does Anyon

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Perth Amboy, NJ
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Severe aortic stenosis often requires valve replacement surgery. There are two main types of valve replacement surgeries:

1. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR)
- Procedure: Open heart… read more

Those Of You Who Have Had TAVR...how Long Till You Recovered? What Was Your Experience?

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Rome, GA
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I had it in December. Still having trouble regulating my blood pressure. It’s up and down to abnormal limits? They’re working on it . Im still feeling weak and dizzy

Today's Medical Monday Addresses The TAVR Procedure. Which Patients Qualify? How Does TAVR Work? What Do Patients Experience During TAVR?

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Roswell, GA

In this video, Dr. Michael Deeb, Inaugural Herbert Sloan Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Michigan Health, explains how TAVR works, which patients qualify for TAVR, what patients experience during TAVR, and the durability of this minimally-invasive procedure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgoNvTS7_tg&amp...

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@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member You are most welcome. I found the video to be a really good one if I am pleased that you had the procedure and I hope you are feeling better for it! . Hugs🤗

My Surgery Is April 25th Tavr Is What I Am Having How Long Will I Be Out Of Work?

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Crestview, FL
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Thank you for great information

Has Anyone Had TAVR On A Bicuspid Aortic Valve?

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Sarasota, FL
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Yes, some people with a bicuspid aortic valve, which has only two leaflets instead of the usual three, may be candidates for TAVR. The feasibility of TAVR for individuals with a bicuspid aortic valve… read more