What to Expect Before, During, and After Your TAVR Procedure

Before the Procedure

Your heart valve team will conduct several tests to ensure TAVR is right for you. This evaluation may include:

●  Echocardiogram (ultrasound of your heart)

●  CT scan to view your heart and blood vessels

●  Heart catheterization

●  Blood tests and medical history review

These tests help determine the best size and placement of your new valve.

During the Procedure

●  A small incision is made, often in the leg.

●  A catheter is guided to your heart, carrying the new valve.

●  The new valve is placed inside your diseased valve, immediately restoring proper blood flow.

The procedure usually takes about 1 hour, compared to 4 hours for open-heart surgery.

Recovery and Aftercare

●  Most patients return home the next day.

●  Recovery time is much faster than open-heart surgery, and many patients feel better right away.

●  Regular follow-up visits will ensure the new valve is working properly.

Why Choose TAVR?

●  Minimally invasive

●  Faster recovery

●  Long-term proven results

If you have severe aortic stenosis, TAVR may provide the lifesaving treatment you need—without the extended recovery of open-heart surgery.