{"id":3678,"date":"2023-09-15T16:01:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T16:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heart-valve-surgery.com\/learning\/?page_id=3678"},"modified":"2023-09-20T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T14:34:22","slug":"tavr-patient-advocacy-hispanic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.heart-valve-surgery.com\/learning\/tavr-patient-advocacy-hispanic\/","title":{"rendered":"Julia Overcomes Aortic Stenosis &#038; Medical Disparity Thanks to Medtronic TAVR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aortic stenosis is a life-threatening form of heart disease that is under-diagnosed and under-treated. Sadly, the survival rate is 50% after 24 months for patients diagnosed with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis.<sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0 According to <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3TpJTvm\">research<\/a>, only 3.4% of aortic stenosis patients that receive non-invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are Hispanic.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>How and why is <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3PGtzXB\">Medtronic<\/a>, a leading manufacturer of TAVR devices, taking big steps to treat more Hispanic patients like Mrs. Julia Garcia? Watch this video to find out.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y4lScTIMcJI?si=D9QVzoVJz0_QWJ_r?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Key Learnings from Julia\u2019s TAVR Success Story<\/h2>\n<p>Here are important insights from Julia\u2019s journey to a healthy heart:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Research studies in the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3TpJTvm\">Journal of the American College of Cardiology<\/a> demonstrate that Hispanic patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis are not treated at the same rate as white patients undergoing TAVR.<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Mrs. Julia Garcia is a 74-year-old Hispanic mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and retired first-grade teacher who struggled with severe aortic stenosis. Julia\u2019s symptoms were dizziness, shortness of breath and extreme fatigue. \u201cI couldn\u2019t walk. I felt dizzy. My life was wreaking havoc on me,\u201d states Julia. \u201cI was willing to go anywhere to save my life.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve. Over time, aortic stenosis can be dangerous and life-threatening as blood cannot flow from the heart to rest of the body. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3RopnN9\">research<\/a>, 50% of patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis will lose their lives if not treated within 24 months.<\/li>\n<li>Similar to many patients, it was difficult for Julia to obtain an actual diagnosis of aortic stenosis after seeing many medical teams. \u201cWe knocked on many doors to find out what could be her solution,\u201d states Jose Garcia, Julia\u2019s husband of 52 years. \u201cI felt helpless. Some would diagnose something and others would diagnose something else.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Julia was referred to <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Pnyqvv\">Dr. Jorge Alvarez<\/a>, an interventional cardiologist at Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio, who specializes in TAVR. \u201cJulia was one of our classic cases,\u201d states Dr. Alvarez, \u201cBased upon her age and symptoms.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure in which doctors are able to replace a patient\u2019s defective aortic valve without opening up the chest. \u201cPatients, a majority of the time, go home the next day,\u201d states Dr. Alvarez.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/45QR1Xv\">Medtronic Evolut TAVR<\/a> was selected by Dr. Alvarez for Julia\u2019s treatment. \u201cIn Julia\u2019s case, we felt that the Medtronic Evolut TAVR valve was the best valve for her because it allowed us to give her the biggest valve possible for her size which long-term we hope will not only show a benefit in durability but we know long-term that they will feel better,\u201d states Dr. Alvarez.<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Alvarez also discussed the risks associated with the procedure. \u201cAlthough it&#8217;s less invasive, we still have the same risk that you would from any procedure,\u201d states Dr. Alvarez. \u201cWhether it&#8217;s the risk of stroke, the risk of heart attack, the risk of death, and the risk of damaging the vessels.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sUf8MojU5xs?si=dLaekOn4_46VCcn6?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>After her TAVR procedure, Julia is feeling much better. \u201cI got a new life,\u201d states Julia. \u201cI am turning 75 but feel like I\u2019m 30.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>In the United States, racial minorities are underrepresented among patients undergoing TAVR. Statistics show only 3.4% of TAVR patients are Hispanic.<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/46hD5pD\">National Hispanic American Heritage Month<\/a>, which is September 15 through October 15, Medtronic is driving awareness to healthcare inequity initiatives by promoting Julia\u2019s story through a nationwide public relations campaign. Additionally, Medtronic has been focused on bringing physicians and local leaders together in working groups &#8211; across communities &#8211; to treat more aortic stenosis patients.<\/p>\n<p>This video recounts one patient\u2019s experience and may not be representative of all patient outcomes. The information presented is the opinion and procedural technique of one physician. It is not intended to constitute medical advice. Physician experience, risks, patient outcomes, and results may vary.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Many Thanks to Julia, Dr. Alvarez and Medtronic!<\/h2>\n<p>Many thanks to Julia and Dr. Alvarez for sharing their wonderful TAVR success story with our community!<\/p>\n<p>A special thanks goes out to Medtronic for their commitment to removing barriers that prevent patients from life-saving procedures for aortic stenosis. We are so appreciative of Medtronic\u2019s dedication to advancing valvular therapy and Medtronic\u2019s initiatives to expand treatment for minorities.<\/p>\n<p>Related Links:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/45QR1Xv\">Learn About Medtronic Evolut TAVR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/46hD5pD\">Get Details About National Hispanic Heritage Month<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Lr62Hp\">Patient Success Story: Mrs. Darian Tymes Gets Medtronic TAVR<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Important Reminder: This information is intended only for users in markets where Medtronic products and therapies are approved or available for use as indicated within the respective product manuals. Content on specific Medtronic products and therapies is not intended for users in markets that do not have authorization for use.<\/p>\n<p>Keep on tickin\u2019 Julia!<br \/>\nAdam<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nP.S. For the deaf and hard of hearing patients in our community, we have provided a video transcript in English and Spanish below.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\nReferences:<br \/>\n<sup>1<\/sup> Ross J Jr, Braunwald E. Aortic stenosis. Circulation. July 1968; 38(1 Suppl):61-67.<br \/>\n<sup>2<\/sup> Alkhouli M, Holmes DR Jr, Carroll JD, et al. Racial Disparities in the Utilization and Outcomes of TAVR: TVT Registry Report. 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