What to Expect After TAVR

Piedmont’s Marcus Heart Valve Center team answers frequently asked questions about what patients can expect as they recover from transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

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[bonniecurrey]

My husband just had this surgery June 27, 23. Went home the next day and has felt so much better, with a lot more energy . Thankful for this surgery

[thatellen]

Relatively good summary as to what to do & look out for after a TAVR. What I find works well is when patients aren’t just given a list, but an explanation as to each list item, as Amy the PA did in the beginning, and what the RN did regarding SOB after the procedure.

[lauracavendish]

I am preparing to care for my mother-in-law after her TAVR. You are both so helpful. Her procedure will not be at Piedmont so know you are serving many others with accurate helpful information.

[haroldwalsh]

You convinced me that the TAVR is the way to go. Thanks

[Handdu]

I am 73 years old and just had theTAVR valve replacement surgery 1 month ago. The hospital stay was overnight & I checked out the next day. There was a slight delay as a result of the incision bleed of the groin. The groin incision must clot completely before getting out of bed. Pain was not an issue for me. There was no immediate change in my energy. Actually, I felt about the same before & immediately after the surgery. After 1 month, I am still feeling about the same. I didn't have any severe symptoms before or after the surgery. I was fairly active before the surgery but am just now trying to become more active. Hoping for the best.

[abunatkat]

My 86 yr old mom is scheduled for this Mon AM.

[lolepere]

Thank you! This is the ONLY training I’ve seen for after care

[jeffsiegel]

Great video and presentation. Tavr procedure is in process, nice to know what to expect.

[michaeldidomenico]

I'm in the process of possibly getting a TAVR in the next month, and this was very informative

[brendakaypeterson]

God Bless you all, you are all heroes ❤️🙏👍

[sharonmitchel]

This is quite helpful. My. Husband had TAVR last Thursday but didn’t get this level of aftercare detail.

[elysepahwa]

Thanks for another very helpful video. It is helpful to know what to expect.

[Markomyt]

I assume you will end up with a card for traveling similar to having a stent?

[luckssj]

Question - is there a replacement for the nickel - what if someone is allergic to nickel?

[ameliatan]

Do most TAVR patients go for a heart rehabilitation programme or therapy after their surgery? My 83 year old mother had just undergone this procedure. The operation was a success..She is now in hospital and feels fit to be discharged.

[boomerthemovie]

High blood pressure is common after surgery. For those that had a birth defect the heart is functioning normal for the first time. Likely no doctor will confirm this but I've read studies high blood pressure

[rabilalmurmu]

I am 34 years age, I have back pain since 2019..I have done echo. Lvids42 mm, lvidd63, fs 34%, lvef61%, regurgitation volume61ml, bicuspid av,

[barron]

Thanks for the video.. it seems like my cardiologists wants me to go with the tavr procedure. My question if you do answer questions is, how long should I expect this valve to last? I had an aortic valve replacement 6 years ago but it’s failing.. thanks

[marcycifra]

What about having this surgery in a 94-year-old woman who is not in the best of health

[garyjene]

First of all, I am not into extracurriclar activities such as sports, during the summer I do ride a bike more often to avoid having to take public transit and do not work doing roofing and similar heavy lifiting jobs. So I would expect the bio prosthetic valve to last almost 15 yrs or more. Question is, depending on size of blood vessel for the aortic valve (ie 25 mm) can a 23 mm be used on top of it when the time comes? Or does the 25 mm have to be surgically removed?