Just like a person’s own aortic valve, bioprosthetic replacement valves can become calcified or stenotic (narrowed) over time, which can...
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No, that is the standard as long as you don’t have atrial fibrillation. Please consult with your physician before changing...
Robotic surgery is not a good option for aortic valve replacement, however, there are several very good, less invasive approaches...
This may or may not be normal depending on a number of factors. You should consult your cardiologist and let...
Either technique is good. In my opinion, the choice ideally belongs to your surgeon who should explain why one approach...
Replacement of an aortic valve in a 72-year-old patient can be accomplished with low risk and provide a comfortable life....
If the incision is fully healed, there should be no problem with using the sauna, following proper directions.
Symptoms of aortic stenosis usually progress as the severity of the obstruction gets worse, but not always. Because heart attacks,...
Aspirin, no. The other meds are probably given for a reason other than the one that led to the AVR....
At present, the only indicated procedure for TAVR is aortic valve replacement in high risk patients. Very rarely have both...
