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...reactionscomments
Preparing for TAVR: How I Stay GroundedI have a healthcare background going back many decades, but when my cardiologist said I had aortic stenosis (AS), I didn't know...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Understanding Aortic StenosisAortic stenosis (AS) is a condition in which the aortic valve, which pumps blood from the heart to the rest of the...reactionscomments
What to Know About AFib and ChildrenAtrial fibrillation, or AFib, is not common in children. But symptoms and treatment may be unique in children with AFib. The heart...reactionscomments
What to Know About AFib and AthletesAtrial fibrillation, or afib, is the most common abnormal heartbeat pattern (arrhythmia) in the world. Experts believe that about 3 in every...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial GlossaryClinical trials or studies have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms doctors use when talking about...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial ParticipationClinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of...reactionscomments
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