I have a 4.6 ascending aortic aneurysm no change in two years have developed a 0.6 x1.1 cm penetrating althersclerosis ulcer on my descending valve. i have cad , take bp meds, cholesterol, meds,ldl meds, plavix . i am scared.is tavr too dangerous fo?

If your kidney function is normal or almost normal and cardiologist or CT surgeon recommends TAVR, it will be much less risky compared with open heart surgery.

This combination of problems involving the aorta merits the evaluation of a cardiothoracic surgeon with experience in treating diseases of the aorta. There are such surgeons who specialize in treating aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, aortic atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.