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Overview

Aortic stenosis is a heart condition where the aortic valve becomes narrowed, making it harder for the heart to pump blood out to the body. This narrowing can be caused by a build-up of calcium deposits on the valve or by congenital defects. Aortic stenosis typically progresses slowly, but as it worsens, it can lead to symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and fainting. Severe cases of aortic stenosis can cause heart failure and sudden cardiac death. Treatment for aortic stenosis typically involves valve replacement surgery or transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), depending on the severity of the condition and the patient's overall health.

Features

Trans-catheter aortic valve replacement is a minimal invasive and widely used procedure to treat patients with severe aortic stenosis who are deemed to be high, prohibitive surgical risk or elderly patients.

Procedure

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace a damaged or diseased aortic valve with a new valve. Here are the basic steps involved in a TAVR procedure:

1. Anesthesia: The patient is given anesthesia to ensure they are comfortable and asleep during the procedure.
2. Access: A small incision is made in the groin or chest, and a catheter (a thin, flexible tube) is inserted through an artery or vein and guided to the heart.
3. Valve placement: Once the catheter is in position, a new aortic valve is advanced through the catheter and positioned inside the damaged valve. The new valve is then expanded, which pushes the damaged valve out of the way and secures the new valve in place.
4. Completion: After the new valve is securely in place, the catheter is removed and the incision is closed.
5. Recovery: Patients are typically monitored closely in the hospital for a few days following the procedure to ensure a successful recovery.

Overall, TAVR is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open-heart surgery for aortic valve replacement and can result in shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times for patients.

Notification

Potential risks and complications include

1. Bleeding: There is a risk of bleeding during or after the procedure. This can occur at the site where the catheter is inserted or at other locations in the body.
2. Infection: There is a risk of infection during or after the procedure. This can occur at the site where the catheter is inserted or at other locations in the body.
3. Stroke: There is a risk of stroke during or after the procedure. This can occur when debris or plaque is dislodged during the procedure and travels to the brain.
4. Heart attack: There is a risk of heart attack during or after the procedure. This can occur when the heart is under stress during the procedure.
5. Valve leakage: There is a risk that the new valve may not fit properly or may leak after it is implanted.
6. Kidney problems: There is a risk of kidney problems after the procedure, especially in patients who already have kidney disease.
7. Arrhythmias: There is a risk of abnormal heart rhythms after the procedure.

Estimated cost

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