Waiting Isn’t an Option. Get Evaluated for TAVR
Don’t let a severe aortic stenosis diagnosis hold you back. Nothing else ever has. If your doctor has recommended getting your aortic valve replaced, it is time to put yourself in the driver’s seat of your health.
Be proactive by talking to your doctor about all of your treatment options, especially if you are experiencing symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath. Instead of waiting for your severe aortic stenosis to get worse, take control of your disease by getting treatment now.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) gives you a way to live your best life without open heart surgery. Studies have shown that this less invasive procedure may shorten recovery time, reduce time spent at the hospital and get patients home quicker.1
Start your golden years off right by asking your doctor if you are eligible for TAVR.
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All Patients Should Ask for a TAVR Evaluation
A severe aortic stenosis diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s time to slow down. TAVR can help you take control of your disease – and your life.
Luckily, the less invasive TAVR procedure is an option for more patients than ever before.
Any severe aortic stenosis patients who are experiencing symptoms can be considered for TAVR. The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have recently updated the guidelines for treatment of severe aortic stenosis. If you were told that TAVR was not an option for you in the past, you may be eligible now. Talk to your TAVR Heart Team about your options.
TAVR may be an option for bicuspid patients. Open heart surgery is not their only option (although it may be the best option for their unique situation). Bicuspid patients should seek an evaluation with a TAVR Heart Team to see all their treatment options.
The TAVR procedure may also be an option for people at high risk for surgery who had their aortic valve replaced in the past, but need a new one because the replacement valve may no longer work.
As more people discover the benefits of TAVR, more people are treating their severe aortic stenosis with this less invasive option. These benefits may include:
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Improved quality of life following the procedure, including the ability to return to normal daily activities
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Shorter hospital stay
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Relief of symptoms
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Less pain and anxiety
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Minimal scarring
As with any medical procedure, there is a possibility of risks. The most serious risks of TAVR include death, stroke, serious damage to the arteries, or serious bleeding.
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How to Get a TAVR Evaluation
It takes courage to take charge of your severe aortic stenosis. Take the first step by seeking out a TAVR Heart Team who will evaluate you for all treatment options.
Your TAVR Doctor will run several tests to determine the best treatment plan for you and to evaluate if you are a TAVR candidate. Some of these tests include:
- An angiogram to examine how blood is flowing through your heart’s arteries
- An echocardiogram to take pictures of your heart
- Other diagnostic tests which can be explored in our FAQs section
In some cases, you may have already taken some of these tests. However, it may be important that the tests be taken again at the request of your TAVR Doctor.
Although it may feel like a lot of appointments, it’s important because your TAVR Doctor wants to make sure they are recommending the best treatment option for you.
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