Community Views: Aortic Stenosis and Aortic Valve ReplacementHave you been diagnosed with aortic stenosis? Has your doctor recommended aortic valve replacement as a treatment option? We recently asked the members of several of our support communities whether...Bookmark for later
A Community Member Shares: Is TAVR in My Future?Living with aortic stenosis can often come with uncertainty, especially when considering all of your treatment options. A CardiovascularDisease.net community member recently shared the realities of living with aortic stenosis...Bookmark for later
Types of Aortic Valve Replacement ProceduresAortic valve replacement is a type of surgery that replaces a damaged or diseased aortic valve with a mechanical or tissue valve. Aortic valve replacement is the most common surgery...Bookmark for later
Understanding Aortic StenosisAortic stenosis (AS) is a condition in which the aortic valve, which pumps blood from the heart to the rest of the body, becomes narrowed. (“Stenosis” means narrowing.) It is...Bookmark for later
Common Questions About Valve Replacement SurgeryMy name is Amber, and I am a registered nurse (RN). I spent the first 5 years of my career working on a step down unit (SDU) — or intermediate...Bookmark for later
Is TAVR a Better Option for Me Compared to Open Heart Surgery?In 2017, I learned I had aortic stenosis. I knew I had a heart murmur when I was young. However, I was told it was a functional murmur and not...Bookmark for later
How Common is Aortic Stenosis?Aortic stenosis (AS) is one of the most common heart valve conditions. It affects millions of people around the world. With this heart condition, the aortic valve narrows, reducing the...Bookmark for later
Causes and Risk Factors of Aortic StenosisAortic stenosis (AS) is a heart condition where the aortic valve narrows. The aortic valve is one of 4 main valves in the heart. Its job is to provide blood...Bookmark for later
What is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)?Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is designed to treat aortic stenosis (AS). AS is a condition in which the aortic valve becomes too narrow, disrupting blood flow from the heart...Bookmark for later
Signs and Symptoms of Aortic StenosisRecognizing the signs and symptoms of aortic stenosis (AS) is critical. AS, when left undiagnosed and untreated, can lead to serious health risks like heart failure and even death.Aortic stenosis...Bookmark for later
