Heart Valve [Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid]
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62 Expert Conversations
This collection features cardiac surgeons and interventional cardiologists discussing heart valve disease, particularly aortic stenosis, and the choice between transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) and open-heart surgery.
The questions patients bring up most often are: Am I actually a candidate for TAVR/TAVI, or does open surgery fit my specific case better? How is surgical risk really calculated for someone my age with my other health problems, rather than by age alone? Are there meaningful differences in outcome or technique between men and women having this procedure? What can realistically be expected in daily life after a valve replacement, whichever method is chosen for the case?
The choice between TAVR/TAVI and open surgery depends on detailed risk scoring and individual anatomy, and experienced centers can reasonably reach different recommendations for the same patient. An independent panel of academic cardiac specialists can review the imaging and risk factors and lay out both options clearly, with the reasoning behind each, before a final decision is made with the treating cardiology team.
To have a heart valve decision reviewed this way, see the medical second opinion page.
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