SAVR vs. TAVR Patient Webinar: What Should Patients Know?

www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - During this patient webinar, you will learn important facts and the latest research for treating aortic valve disease using Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Featured speakers include Dr. Charles Davidson, Professor of Cardiology, and Dr. Chris Malaisrie, Professor of Cardiac Surgery, at Northwestern Medicine. This special webinar was hosted by Adam Pick, a leading patient advocate who founded HeartValveSurgery.com in 2006.
Patient questions addressed during the webinar include:
1. What should patients know about the diagnosis and progression of aortic valve disease? When and why is surgery recommended for aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation?
2. What are the key considerations for patients specific to surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR)? How can minimally-invasive SAVR techniques accelerate patient recovery?
3. What is non-invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)? How are TAVR devices impacting aortic valve surgery? What do we know about TAVR durability, performance and complications?
4. How do patients, cardiologists and surgeons work together to determine whether a SAVR or TAVR is best for the patient?
5. Can SAVR and TAVR techniques advance in the future?
At the close of the webinar, a live "Questions & Answers" session enabled attendees to ask Dr. Davidson and Dr. Malaisrie questions about SAVR and TAVR.

[@tradyacc6753]

What a great day for me cuz I found this channel. THANK YOU

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Hi Trady, Great to hear the videos are helping you!

[@jimstetson]

Thanks for producing this fantastic educational video. Understanding the new developments in valve replacement is really helpful and shows the progress and options for patients.

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Great! We are so happy to hear that the "SAVR vs. TAVR" webinar was helpful for you!!!

[@AKATONA1953]

Thank you so much ! I am facing a TAVR implant within some 2 years, as was told these days.

[@brianpite0893]

Thank you so much for this . I will getting TAVR in a few weeks.

[@arbolitos]

Thank You So Much for these videos!!

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Great to hear you liked this SAVR vs. TAVR video!

[@baseballDUDE32]

Hopefully this amazing information can be applied far far in my future.😎 a wealth of information. 😊 Thank you.

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Great to hear that the information provided by Dr. Davidson and Dr. Malaisrie in the SAVR vs TAVR webinar was helpful for you! If you need anything, please let us know. We are here to help!!!

[@baseballDUDE32]

Thank you. Your KZbin channel “IS” my information source for my mitral valve issues. Fortunately there are no issues since my surgery eight years ago. Let’s just say I am a big pork supporter👍😎 once again thank you for all you do.🇺🇸

[@prettybabyelephant6161]

I have to get surgery for Aortic valve Stenosis. I have a genetic condition. One of my valves didn’t develop. It is now regurgitating. I have extremely clean arteries to heart and brain. Replacing with cow part.

[@joeylodes]

Replaced (Bovine) valve is now becoming symptomatic 8 years after open heart surgery with ascending aortic root graft. ECG show possible LVH or ischemia (depressed T’s) …. Concerned another bovine valve cannot be used with TAVR as I do not want to be on blood thinners going forward (have severe tinnitus). Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

[@jackfrost-fu7hz]

What about the use of filters during the procedure to catch the loosened calcium and debris during the valve installation.

[@cherylwinchell9865]

Helpful. Many thanks

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Glad it was helpful Chery! Thanks!

[@earlinevincent360]

Thank you for this video. I had TAVR 5/20/21 Heart Hospital Lafayette, La.

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Great to hear Earline!

[@susie3512]

If you don’t mind my asking how are you now

[@earlinevincent360]

@@susie3512 better, not as short of breath. I have my annual checkup on the 18th, hoping for a good echo. I didn’t do rehab but I wish I had it’s took longer for recovery.

[@user-qn5oi5tp1g]

Had tavar for aorta stenosis was out next morning

[@kennethbaughman2024]

How long does a tavr last in the body?

[@PinoyAznLee]

Is it possible to see the references slide if possible? I would like to look at the source information directly and not that I need access, just the titles and authors. Thank you!

[@donnaberscht5320]

On my aortica aneurysem may 30th

[@karentoynton8948]

,Thank you so much for your such helpful information. I am awaiting an operation for aortic stenosis, I am so scared as my mum had a savr about 18 years ago she was just a little older than me I think 70. Sadly things never really recovered well for her after. Bless her she lived for another 15 years but sadly was never really able to do things she wanted to do. I am so scared for myself and having nightmares regarding this for myself. My leaflets are only opening 0.9 And I also havcalcium present. I do have other morbidities plus just keep gaining weight. I am diabetic type 1. So need to be careful but even after having ionlyy fluid for two days hoping it would see if I could loose just a bit rather than just keep gaining. Result I still gained. I do have leg oedema some days really bad. This may not help. However I feel so hurt as I am sure people must think I sit and eat all day. My granddaughter came to stay with us a while back for a holiday, she is recovering from anorexia. She said Nan you must eat more than you eat, I would be in so much trouble if I did so hard whatever you do. This part scares me and of course puts me at a greater risk. Any advice. I live in the Uk. I also take 200 mg thyroxine a day, restricted in water meds as having a higher dose caused ckd . So scared of dying during operation. I have seen the cardiologist regarding results but awaiting for an appointment to see the surgeon. Which I am told in view of recent events could be a couple of months. A SAVR was discussed but do you think I may be able to have a TAVR . Any help or advice would be wonderful thank you.

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Hi Karen, You raise many great points. We would encourage you to discuss this with your medical team. Our thoughts are with you!

[@pjmohney8890]

Can you hear/feel these 'clicking' like the old mechanical valves?

[@donnaberscht5320]

I got to have edvr surgery on may 30th 2023 i am 70 how safe is it for my age i am healthy

[@icimblind]

Hello, I am 57 yrs old. I just had the dye test done and I need to have the aortic valve replaced. They wanted to install the cow tissue valve. All of my arteries are good, so why wouldn't I be a good candidate for the TAVR procedure? The recovery time is much better. I live in Canada. Any information would be appreciated.

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Hi, Maybe you are not a "low-risk" TAVR patient? You can learn more about this at www.heart-valve-surgery.com/fda-approval-low-risk-tavr.php. I hope that helps!

[@prettybabyelephant6161]

I’m also in the same situation you are in. Clean arteries. I only had 2 valves develop. They say it’s genetic! I have regurgitation.

[@icimblind]

@@prettybabyelephant6161 I have a new tissue valve now. You won't even remember the operation when you're under. It helped having a conversation with the anesthesiologist before the operation. You'll do fine!

[@susie3512]

@@icimblind how is your recovery if you don’t mind.

[@commonmanvignesh2623]

HI SIR I AM VIGNESH MY MOM HAVE A AORTIC VALVE PROBLEM DOCTOR SAID VALVE STAGE IS IN SEVERE POSITION. BUT. 2 DAYS BEFORE MY MOM GOT A LTL PAIN AND BREATHING PROBLEM SO WE ADMITTED TO MADRAS MEDICAL MACHINE LOCATED IN CHENNAI INDIA. DOCTOR SAYING MOM NEED A PACEMAKER IF SHE NEEDS SURGERY WHICH OPTION IS BETER TAVR OR RAVR (ROBOTIC AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT) OR OPEN HEART SURGERY IF OPEN HEART SURGERY WHICH TYPE OF VALVE WILL GIVE A LONG LIFE AND LOW RISKS PLZ GUIDE ME SIR WE DON'T NO WHICH OPTION IS BETER THANK YOU 🙏🏻

[@susie3512]

Just been diagnosed with minimal aortic valve stenosis. When will I die

[@HeartValveSurgery]

Hi Susie, Great question. A diagnosis of aortic stenosis is not a death sentence - not at all. So you know, there are many treatments that help patients live a long, meaningful life after surgery if/when a procedure is needed. As you have minimal aortic stenosis, it appears you may not need surgery for some time. To help you learn more about aortic stenosis, you may want to visit www.heart-valve-surgery.com/aortic-stenosis-valve-heart-narrowing.php. We hope that helps!!!

[@1985cjjeeper]

It took me 20 years to go from mild aortic stenosis to severe aortic stenosis. I also have a bicuspid valve which didn't help. I'd say I had very mild symptoms maybe 10 years in where I should have had something done but continued to ignore the problem. I was diagnosed after a car wreck at age 26 but wasn't at all concerned about it considering my injuries and forgot all about it until recently when I started having issues breathing.