Hi, Laurie. You asked about increased stroke and kidney failure after TAVR.
When my mother (81 at the time) needed emergency AVR, I asked her docs if there ...Read more
Hi, Laurie. You asked about increased stroke and kidney failure after TAVR.
When my mother (81 at the time) needed emergency AVR, I asked her docs if there was some less invasive procedure than open-heart surgery. They said that TAVR was used only for patients who could not tolerate OHS, and a thorough work-up revealed she had no underlying problems that would prevent OHS.
When I asked why OHS was better, they said that they could get a better "fix" and there was less likelihood of post-op problems like leakage.
If TAVR were recommended for me, I'd want to know a) why, and b) what my comparative odds of having a stroke, renal failure, post-op leaking, etc. etc. after OHS and TAVR. I think I'd also want a second opinion.
Please keep us posted and good wishes.
Laurie Harris Thanks Jean, excellent advice. I meet with the surgeon on Tuesday and will add these to my list of qu ... Read more
Laurie Harris Thanks Jean, excellent advice. I meet with the surgeon on Tuesday and will add these to my list of questions.
Mary K Jean is correct. TAVR presently not an option except for people who are considered not candidates fo ... Read more
Mary K Jean is correct. TAVR presently not an option except for people who are considered not candidates for OHS, usually having multiple physical problems. The mortality rate is something like 20 to 30 percent.
Tammy Pilcher Hi Laurie, welcome to the group. My surgery was almost 11 months ago and I've done great. I had my ... Read more
Tammy Pilcher Hi Laurie, welcome to the group. My surgery was almost 11 months ago and I've done great. I had my BAV replaced with a bovine tissue valve and also got an aortic root enlargement with a Dacron patch. I had a hemi-sternotomy that is 3 inches long. I agree with Jean and Mary about TAVR not being an option yet except for people believed to not be able to go through open heart. My surgery wasn't as bad as I anticipated it would be and I'll be glad to answer any questions I can for you. Prayers for you and God bless!