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Aortic stenosis - what is the life expectancy after a tavr procedure in a low risk patient ? also, chances of major complications?
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How old is the patient and why was TAVR done instead of open heart valve replacement?
Answered 3/17/2023
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Despite a long list of possible complications of TAVR for aortic stenosis, I'm impressed by how well the patients I've known who underwent this procedure have done. Being less invasive is a huge benefit over open heart surgery. I'm sure your operator ill outline your particular prognosis. The fact that more patients with severe aortic stenosis have the TAVR rather than open heart surgery bodes wel
Answered 3/17/2023
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