It is a heart valve situated between the left ventricle and the aorta.
The valve regulates the oxygenated blood being pumped to the rest of the body from the left ventricle.
Conditions like aortic valve stenosis may hamper the valve function.
Size: 2.24 MB
Language: en
Added: Jul 01, 2020
Slides: 16 pages
Slide Content
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
What Is An Aortic Valve? It is a heart valve situated between the left ventricle and the aorta . The valve regulates the oxygenated blood being pumped to the rest of the body from the left ventricle . Conditions like aortic valve stenosis may hamper the valve function.
What Is Aortic Valve Stenosis? A condition, where the aortic valve thickens or become narrow , reducing the blood flow from the heart and then to the rest of the body.
What Are The Symptoms Of Aortic Valve Stenosis ? Abnormal heart sound Shortness of breath Chest pain Dizziness Fatigue Swelling in the legs
What Are The Treatment Options For Aortic Valve Stenosis? Medications for management of symptoms Open heart surgery for valve repair and replacement Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
What Is TAVR? TAVR is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to replace a severely stenosed aortic valve.
Who Are The Candidates For TAVR?
I deal Candidates Of TAVR Are The Patients Who : have risk of complications with surgical aortic valve replacement. had an aortic valve replacement surgery, but the artificial valve failed to function properly.
TAVR- The Procedure A small incision is made either in the groin, the neck, or between the ribs.
TAVR- The Procedure Through the incision a catheter (hollow tube) is guided via a major blood vessel to access the heart.
TAVR- The Procedure Imaging methods are used to position the catheter at the aortic valve.
TAVR- The Procedure Once the location is confirmed, a new replacement valve is guided through the catheter and the diseased valve is replaced.
TAVR- The Procedure The catheter is then removed , and the incision is closed .
TAVR Vs. Conventional Procedure Better Safety and feasibility TAVR offers several advantages over conventional procedure. These include: Quicker recovery Smaller scar Minimal post-operative side effects
TAVR Vs. Conventional Procedure Shorter hospital stay ( 2 to 4 days) Improved quality of life (within 30 days)