TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE IMPLANTATION (TAVI)
TAVI (sometimes called transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVR), is a less-invasive procedure than open-heart surgery. This procedure uses a catheter to implant a new valve within your diseased aortic valve. TAVI can be performed through multiple approaches, however the most common approach is the transfemoral approach (through a small incision in the leg).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aortic Stenosis?
Aortic stenosis is a build-up of calcium deposits on the valve, which causes it to narrow and reduce blood flow to the rest of your body.
As we age, our bodies go through many physical changes. You may not be able to climb stairs as easily. Or you may notice discomfort or inability to participate in normal daily activities. Sometimes changes in your physical health are a result of getting older. But sometimes, these changes may be signs and symptoms of an underlying medical condition, such as heart valve disease—a common condition in which the heart valves do not work the way they should.
What are the signs of heart valve disease?
Heart valve disease can cause the blood flow from your heart to your body to be disrupted. If your body is not getting enough oxygen this can lead to some of this typical symptoms:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Fatigue (low energy)
- Lightheadedness, feeling dizzy, and/or fainting
- Difficulty when exercising
- Swollen ankles and feet
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Because these symptoms can be a sign of a serious problem, it is important to talk to your doctor as soon as you experience symptoms, or if your symptoms worsen.
What are the main causes of heart valve disease?
Congenital defect: The disease can be something you are born with, affecting the anatomy of the heart.
Family history: Sometimes heart valve disease is more common in certain families.
Infection or inflammation: This can cause scar tissue to form in the heart and make it difficult for the valves to open and close properly.
Age: Our heart valve muscles can weaken or become damaged as we age, which is why older people are commonly diagnosed.
What Happens When Someone Has Aortic Stenosis?
Over time, the leaflets of your aortic valve become stiff, reducing their ability to fully open and close. When the leaflets don’t fully open, your heart must work harder to push blood through the aortic valve to your body. Eventually, your heart gets weaker, increasing the risk of heart failure (your heart cannot supply enough blood to your body).
Otto CM. Timing of aortic valve surgery. Heart. 2000;84:211-21.
Aortic Stenosis doesn’t wait ….
..Many patients will die waiting for Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic stenosis is a common public health problem affecting millions of people around the world. It is estimated that up to 12.4 % of people over age 75 have aortic stenosis. About 80% of adults with symptomatic aortic stenosis are male.
What Happens When Someone Has Aortic Stenosis?
Over time, the leaflets of your aortic valve become stiff, reducing their ability to fully open and close. When the leaflets don’t fully open, your heart must work harder to push blood through the aortic valve to your body. Eventually, your heart gets weaker, increasing the risk of heart failure (your heart cannot supply enough blood to your body).
Otto CM. Timing of aortic valve surgery. Heart. 2000;84:211-21.
Aortic Stenosis doesn’t wait ….
..Many patients will die waiting for Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic stenosis is a common public health problem affecting millions of people around the world. It is estimated that up to 12.4 % of people over age 75 have aortic stenosis. About 80% of adults with symptomatic aortic stenosis are male.
How's Aortic Stenosis in COVID situation?
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What are the Treatment Options for Aortic Stenosis?
Treatment for aortic stenosis depends on how far your disease has progressed. If your stenosis is mild, medication may be prescribed to help regulate your heartbeat and prevent blood clots. However, if the severity of your stenosis progresses, your doctor may recommend replacing your diseased aortic valve. Severe aortic stenosis cannot be treated with medication. The only effective treatment is to replace your aortic valve.
What to Expect From Your Visit?
Your cardiac nurse or cardiologist will check your vital signs and perform a physical exam. They may also order a number of tests and diagnostic procedures, depending on your symptoms, risk factors and health history. One test you may be asked to take is a stress test, used to measure your heart’s response to stress in a controlled environment. Additional tests may include a lipid panel, angiogram (also called arteriogram), electrocardiogram (EKG) and ultrasounds.
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