Does the TAVR procedure require taking drugs to prevent rejection?
No. After the TAVR [Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement] procedure you will take an antiplatelet agent (Plavix or something similar) for...
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How common is it for three heart valves to be replaced successfully?
It is rather unusual for three heart valves to be replaced at the same operation. The success of the procedure...
Is robotic surgery safer than open heart surgery for aortic valve replacement?
Robotic surgery is not a good option for aortic valve replacement, however, there are several very good, less invasive approaches...
Does your hospital do many aortic repairs?
Aortic valve repairs are feasible in some patients with bicuspid aortic valves that are leaking, but it depends on the...
Is breathlessness normal after AVR?
This may or may not be normal depending on a number of factors. You should consult your cardiologist and let...
Is subcutaneous aortic valve replacement viable?
Yes, subcutaneous aortic valve replacement, better known as TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), is available in major medical centers throughout...
Should I have repeat mitral valve surgery now?
Given your comments that you have few, if any, symptoms, it would appear that you are currently stable, thus rushing...
Are coronary artery disease, coronary heart disease, atherosclerotic heart disease and ischemic heart disease the same?
In most instances, ischemic heart disease, i.e., coronary artery disease and/or coronary heart disease, is a result or consequence of...
How long should I keep the IVC filter inserted?
It is true that some of the more recent IVC filters are made such that they can be subsequently removed....
Can TAVR replace a mechanical aortic valve that was put in place 13 years ago?
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement is a new procedure used to implant a stented tissue valve. It can be used in...
Is it possible to have stroke-like symptoms with an aortic valve problem?
Some diseases of the aortic valve may lead to stroke-like symptoms or a definite stroke. Narrowing of the aortic valve...
