Living with Severe Aortic Stenosis: Why Early Treatment with TAVR Can Save Lives

Understanding Severe Aortic Stenosis

Aortic stenosis occurs when the aortic valve becomes too narrow, restricting blood flow from the heart to the body. Severe cases can lead to heart failure, stroke, or sudden death.

Some patients experience symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, or fatigue. However, many do not feel any symptoms until the condition becomes life-threatening.

Why Waiting Can Be Dangerous

Even if you feel well, severe aortic stenosis can progress quickly and unpredictably. Research shows that prompt TAVR reduces the risk of death, stroke, or unplanned cardiovascular hospitalization by 50% through five years.

Benefits of Early TAVR

●  50% reduction in risk of death, stroke, or unplanned hospitalization through five years.

●  68% lower risk of heart failure hospitalization.

●  Better long-term outcomes than waiting for symptoms to appear.

●  No increased risk of mortality or stroke compared to waiting.

Take Action Today

If you’ve been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, don’t wait for symptoms to develop. Call Dr. Reddy in Hanford and Visalia for a Heart Valve evaluation to determine whether early TAVR treatment is right for you.