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What is TAVR? (TAVI) - American Heart Association The TAVR or TAVI procedure can be done through very small openings that leave all the chest bones in place While TAVR is not without risks, it provides beneficial treatment options to people who may not have been considered for valve replacement
What is TAVI (or TAVR)? - American Heart Association TAVI or TAVR stands for transcatheter aortic valve implantation or replacement During this minimally invasive procedure, a new heart valve is placed without removing the old, diseased valve
Less Invasive Heart Valve Surgery Options People with severe aortic stenosis may be good candidates for a less invasive replacement called a transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), also called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
¿Qué es TAVI (o TAVR)? - American Heart Association ¿Qué es TAVI (o TAVR)? TAVI o TAVR son las siglas en inglés de implante o reemplazo de la válvula aórtica transcatéter Durante este proceso mínimamente invasivo se coloca una nueva válvula cardíaca sin extraer la válvula dañada anterior La nueva válvula se coloca adentro de la válvula vieja
Options for Heart Valve Replacement TAVI TAVR procedure — Transcatheter aortic valve implantation transcatheter aortic valve replacement Less invasive surgery options The procedure chosen will depend on the valve that needs replacement, the severity of symptoms and the risk of surgery Some procedures may require long-term medication to guard against blood clots
Heart Valve Surgery Recovery and Follow Up What to expect after heart valve surgery The normal recovery time is usually four to eight weeks and may be shorter after minimally invasive surgeries Immediately after surgery People are usually practicing very basic self-care and are encouraged to get up, to breathe deeply and to resume eating, drinking and walking as soon as possible after surgery Days and weeks following surgery During
Medications for Heart Valve Symptoms Most valve conditions cannot be treated with medication alone Sometimes the problem is not severe enough to require surgical repair, but it is bothersome enough to cause symptoms or risks In cases like these, a condition might be effectively managed for a while with medication
Heart Valves and Infective Endocarditis Infective endocarditis is an infection caused by bacteria that enter the bloodstream and settle in the heart lining, a heart valve or a blood vessel