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TAVR: A Guide on
What to Expect
From treatment through recovery: tips and tools
to help you through your TAVR procedure
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
By reading this guide before your procedure, it will help you know what to expect to prepare
for your TAVR procedure and life after TAVR. You and your caregiver may want to revisit
sections of this guide as you prepare for each step of the procedure and, most important,
your recovery.
The TAVR Procedure: A Guide for Patients and
Caregivers
This guide is designed to help patients who have severe aortic stenosis and their caregivers prepare
for the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure. If you are reading this guide, you
or your loved one has been evaluated by a TAVR Heart Team and told you were eligible for TAVR.
As with any procedure, you may have questions and concerns. You may wonder how you should
prepare for TAVR and how it’s performed. You may be unsure of what happens on the day of the
procedure and what questions to ask. You also may want to know what to expect after TAVR and
when you’ll be able to go home. Talk to a TAVR doctor about any questions you may have.
We hope this guide will answer some of the most common questions that patients have about
the procedure and recovery.
Preparing for TAVR __________________________ Page 3
Life After TAVR _____________________________ Page 9
For Caregivers ____________________________ Page 22
Patient Resources _________________________ Page 25
Did you know that more than 400,000 people worldwide
have received the TAVR procedure?
Click for more information.
The booklet is divided into
4 sections that take you
through what to expect
before, during, and after
your procedure. In each
section, you’ll also find
discussion questions to start
conversations with your
doctor and TAVR Heart Team.
How to use this guide
This document features interactive links,
denoted by an icon like this.
Click on them to access deeper information.
Click here
for more
information
2
Heart
How Is TAVR Performed?
Compared with open heart surgery, TAVR is a less invasive
procedure. The most common way for your doctor to get
access to your heart to replace your valve is through your
upper leg. Your doctor may refer to this as the transfemoral
approach. TAVR can also be performed through your chest
or neck. Ask your doctor how he will access your heart.
• The TAVR procedure starts with a small incision through
the artery in your upper leg or groin
• A small catheter (a hollow tube) with a balloon on the
end is pushed through an artery in the leg. The doctor
uses a special x-ray machine to guide the catheter to the
heart
• The balloon is inflated to expand the new valve into
place, pushing the leaflets (flaps that open and close)
of the old valve aside. The new valve attaches to the
old diseased valve’s leaflets and is anchored in place.
It begins working right away
On average, the TAVR procedure lasts about 1 hour, versus 4 hours
with open heart surgery.

Sedation
During TAVR, you will be
given medicine to make you
sleep or feel very relaxed.
There are two types: general
anesthesia and conscious
sedation.
General anesthesia will make
you unconscious for the
procedure.
Conscious sedation may
make you sleep, but you
won’t be unconscious.
Find out from your facility
what kind of sedation you
may have and if you will be
awake during conscious
sedation.
Artery
Catheter
Transfemoral
approach—an
incision in the leg
Click here
to view video
4
Here are some things to consider in the weeks and days leading
up to your procedure:
• Stay physically active. Ask your TAVR doctor about what level of activity is right for you
• Know what to eat. Eating the right foods can help you before and after your procedure
• Take your medicines. In the weeks before your procedure, take all of your medicines as
prescribed. Talk with your TAVR doctor about which medicines you should continue to
take or stop taking before and on the day of your procedure
• Drive carefully. If you are having symptoms from your severe aortic stenosis, ask your
TAVR doctor if it safe for you to drive
• Prepare legal documents. It is not anticipated anything will happen to you during the
TAVR procedure; however, it is important to be prepared. The hospital may ask if you
have a living will and/or a power of attorney for healthcare
• Plan ahead for discharge. Have an open discussion with your doctor about the care you
will need after TAVR. Some people can be released from the hospital the day after the
procedure, but everyone is dierent
• Discuss with your doctor the need for a dental evaluation. Any infection that may be
present in your mouth or teeth can spread and cause an infection in your heart valve.
Therefore, it is important for your dentist to examine you and provide dental clearance
before the TAVR procedure
• Find out about insurance coverage and TAVR. The valve clinic coordinator on your
TAVR Heart Team should be available to help you with all TAVR-related insurance and
financial questions. Contact your insurance provider before your first appointment to
determine whether the evaluation and TAVR procedure are covered and whether a
referral is necessary. TAVR is covered by Medicare, which will cover most expenses
• Learn what’s involved with pre-admission testing. One to 2 days before your
procedure, you may be asked to return to the clinic to get an update on your
medications, have your blood pressure and heart rate checked, and undergo a chest
x-ray scan and other exams, including blood and urine tests
How Should You Plan for TAVR?
Your TAVR Heart Team will likely have specific instructions for you to follow before
your TAVR procedure. Talk with your doctor about what you need to do to prepare for it.
Refer to the Patient Resources section on
page 25 for more information.
Click here
for more
information
5
Packing for Your Hospital Stay
Most people who have TAVR go to the hospital the morning of the procedure.
Sometimes people may be asked to go the hospital the night before. Follow the
instructions from your TAVR Heart Team.
It is recommended that you do not bring cash or
valuables to the hospital.
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb or brush
Slippers (with nonslip soles)
Glasses
Denture case
Hearing aids
Reading materials
Pajamas
Comfortable clothes to go home in
Packing checklist:
Be sure to see page 26 of this document for a helpful
form to keep track of your appointments before your
procedure.
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Is my TAVR procedure covered by my insurance? How can I learn about my
coverage?
_____________________________________________________________
What are the benefits and risks of TAVR versus open heart surgery?
_______________________________________________________________________
What health changes do I need to let my doctor know about before my
procedure?
____________________________________________________________
How long will my procedure take? ________________________________________
Which type of sedation will be used during my procedure?
_______________________________________________________________________
How long will I be in the hospital? Do I need someone to drive me home?
_______________________________________________________________________
Will I be on blood-thinning medication?
___________________________________
How soon after the procedure will my symptoms go away?
_______________________________________________________________________
If I go home after discharge, what type of support should I arrange in advance?
_______________________________________________________________________
What hospital-specific instructions do I need to be aware of for my TAVR
procedure?
____________________________________________________________
How long will the valve last? _____________________________________________
Which transcatheter heart valve options are available and which will I receive?
_______________________________________________________________________
Preparing for TAVR
As you plan for your TAVR procedure, you will likely have a lot of questions for your
TAVR Heart Team. You can refer to this page when you talk with them.
Doctor
Discussion
Guide
7
Ask your doctor any questions you have about the day of your procedure, such as these:
What to Expect the Day of Your TAVR Procedure
On the day of your TAVR procedure, you and your caregiver should feel
prepared and have a good understanding of what to expect.
Every hospital has dierent instructions for patients to follow. The recovery time
and length of hospital stay may be dierent for each person, too. However, patients
who receive TAVR usually have a shorter hospital stay than those who receive open heart
surgery. Your TAVR doctor can tell you how long you can expect to stay in the hospital after
the TAVR procedure. The goal is for you to go home as soon as it is safe for you to leave.
What can I eat and drink the day before my procedure? How late can I eat?
_______________________________________________________________________
Are there any special bathing instructions I should follow?
_______________________________________________________________________
Can I take my medicines as I usually do?
_______________________________________________________________________
How much pain should I expect? How long does the pain usually last?
_______________________________________________________________________
How soon after the procedure may I get out of bed and start walking?
_______________________________________________________________________
Will I be evaluated later that day or the following day?
_______________________________________________________________________
Who will follow up with me during my hospital stay?
_______________________________________________________________________
The Day of Your Procedure
Doctor
Discussion
Guide
Click here
for more
information
8
Life After TAVR
During your recovery, there are important steps that you—and your caregiver—can take
to help you recover and return to your daily routine more smoothly. This section will help
you through many of those steps, and it will address some of the concerns and questions
you may have about life after TAVR, including the following:
•
What to expect after your TAVR procedure while you’re still at the hospital
• What to expect after you are discharged and leave the hospital
• Caring for your health
• Important things to keep in mind
• Heart-healthy eating
• Follow-up after TAVR
• What to know about imaging scans
• What to discuss with your doctor
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What Can You Expect After the TAVR Procedure?
While you’re still in the hospital
After your TAVR procedure, the TAVR Heart Team will update your caregiver or loved
ones on how you are doing. Talk with your team about how long your visitors might
expect to wait before they can see you.
You will have some intravenous (IV) lines, tubes, and machines connected to you. The
number of tubes, as well as the amount of pain and discomfort you may feel, depends on
which TAVR approach you have. Every patient is dierent. Talk with your TAVR Heart Team
about what to expect.
Pain control
Pay attention to your pain, and tell your nurses how you are
feeling. They can give you pain medicine to help keep your pain
under control.
Sitting up
and walking
After your procedure, your TAVR Heart Team will help you to sit
up and encourage you to move. Try to move as often as you are
asked to. This will help with your recovery.
Breathing
Your TAVR Heart Team will give you breathing exercises to do
to keep your lungs clear and to help prevent complications.
Incision care
Your nurses will change and remove your incision dressing as
needed. This can help prevent infection.
Medicines
Your TAVR Heart Team may prescribe more medicines for you,
including blood thinners. Talk with your team if you have any
questions about the medicines they prescribe.
Using the
restroom
Ask your nursing team to help you if you need assistance with
your usual bowel and bladder routine.
Your new
valve
Before you leave the hospital, your TAVR Heart Team may give
you an echocardiogram that shows moving images of your
heart to make sure your valve is working correctly.
As you recover in the hospital, your nurses and TAVR Heart Team will help you with the
following:
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for more
information
10
What to expect when you leave the hospital
As you leave the hospital after TAVR and begin your recovery, there are some important
things to keep in mind. The following information will help guide you through what you
need to think about during your recovery period. This information is not meant to replace
what your TAVR doctor tells you. Be sure to follow the instructions your team gives you at
discharge—and contact them at any point during your recovery if you have questions or
do not feel well.
Partnering with your caregiver
When you are ready to be discharged from the hospital, you will need someone to pick
you up and drive you home. You also will need help for at least the first few days after your
procedure and possibly longer. It is okay to ask for help as you get back to your daily life.
Talk with your caregiver about what you need and how he or she can best help you. It may
be useful to review the caregiver section on page 22 of this booklet together.
Discuss your activity with your doctor. While some people may notice
improvement in their energy level and quality of life right away, for others it
can take days or weeks. As you begin to increase your activities, remember your
body may need time to adjust to being active again. Give yourself time to rest when
needed.
Click here
to see a
follow-up
schedule
11
Caring for Your Health
Here are some things to keep in mind as you start your recovery and care for your health.
Incision care
You will need to take some simple steps to help the incision site heal and
to reduce the risk of infection.
Follow the instructions you were given at the hospital. Call your TAVR doctor
right away if you notice any signs of infection, such as the following:
• Increased pain, redness, or swelling at the incision site
• Liquid oozing from the incision site
• Fever (check your temperature as often as your TAVR doctor tells you to)
Managing pain
You may have some aches and pains after TAVR, which are part of the normal
healing process. You may have pain in your back, shoulders, neck, and chest.
You may leave the hospital with a prescription for pain medicine. If you are
sore or uncomfortable, take this medicine as your TAVR doctor told you to.
If you do not take your pain medicine, you may not be as active as you
could be. Let your TAVR doctor know right away if your pain medicine is not
working well.
Lung care
During your recovery, continue to perform the breathing and coughing
exercises you learned at the hospital. They will help keep your lungs clear and
prevent complications. Follow the directions your TAVR Heart Team gives
you about how to keep your lungs healthy, especially if you have chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Important Information to Keep in Mind
Here are some additional things to consider to keep you on the right track as you recover.
Daily activities
Be patient and follow the advice of your TAVR Heart Team. You may need
help when you first go home. It is best to plan ahead so you have the
help you need.
Taking medicines
• Take all of your medicines exactly as prescribed. Do not stop taking
any medicine without first talking with your TAVR doctor
• Make sure to bring a list of all of your medicines to every healthcare
appointment
Dental precautions
Let your dentist know that you have had a heart valve replacement. You
will likely need to take an antibiotic before having any procedure, including
a cleaning. This can reduce the risk for getting an infection in your new
heart valve.
Talk with your TAVR doctor if you notice any change
in the way you feel or if something does not feel right.
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to track your
recovery
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Eat balanced meals. Eating a wide variety of foods gives your body all the
nutrients it needs to heal. You should have a healthy balance of
• fruits and vegetables
• whole grains and breads
• low-fat dairy products
• lean meats, including fish
Make healthy food choices. Healthy options include foods that are rich in
fiber and low in saturated and trans fats.
Lower your cholesterol. Reduce saturated fat to no more than 5% to 6% of
the total calories you eat each day. Talk with your TAVR doctor about the
food choices that are best for you.
Limit your intake of less healthy food. Foods to limit include those rich in
saturated and trans fats, sugar, and salt. When possible, avoid processed
meats.
Visit www.heart.org/nutrition for more information about heart-healthy
eating, including
• resources such as the Simple Cooking with Heart guide
• dining out
• heart-smart shopping
• heart-healthy recipes
Heart-Healthy Eating
Healthy eating is an important part of a healthy life. During recovery, nutritious food gives
your body energy and can help you heal more quickly. Below are some general guidelines
from the American Heart Association for heart-healthy eating.
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Tips for Heart-Healthy Eating
Your TAVR Heart Team can suggest an eating plan that’s right for you. Here are some tips
from the American Heart Association to get you started.
Vegetables and fruits are loaded with nutrients and low in calories.
They also contain fiber and water, which help you feel full. Enjoy a
variety of fruits and vegetables at every meal and snack. Fresh, frozen,
and low-sodium canned may all be healthy choices.
Whole grains are generally a good source of dietary fiber. Whole-grain
foods include whole-wheat bread, rye bread, brown rice, popcorn,
oatmeal, and whole-grain cereal.
Chicken, fish, and beans are good sources of protein. Use lean cuts,
and remove skin from poultry.
•
Enjoy fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids at least twice a week. Oily fish
such as salmon, mackerel, trout, and albacore tuna are good choices
•
A small handful of nuts or seeds can be a healthful snack. Choose
unsalted nuts or those with no more than 140 milligrams of sodium
per serving size. You will find this information on the nutrition label
of the package
•
Use fresh or dried herbs when cooking. At the table, use salt-free
seasoning blends instead of salt. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon or
lime to add flavor to fish and vegetables
Adapted with permission from the American Heart Association, Daily Tips to Help Your Family Eat Better,
on www.heart.org.
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Follow-up After TAVR
Another part of your recovery is attending scheduled follow-up visits with your TAVR Heart
Team. During these visits, the TAVR Heart Team will check your progress and ensure that
your heart is working as it should. In addition,
• blood tests may be performed to monitor how your medicines are working
• you might have your blood drawn to make sure the amount of blood thinner
is steady to prevent blood clots
To check how you’re healing, the TAVR Heart Team may order some tests, including the
following:
• Echocardiogram to check valve function
• Electrocardiogram to detect any abnormal heart rhythms
Your TAVR Heart Team will discuss other factors aecting your health. Follow their advice
regarding diet, exercise, and medicines.
Your follow-up appointments
Be sure to go to all of your scheduled appointments. Be an advocate for your own
health. Monitor how you are feeling, and keep track of questions you have as you
recover. Share this information with your doctor at your follow-up visits as you partner
with them for a successful recovery.
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for more
information
16
Be sure to see page 27 of this document for a helpful
tool to keep track of your follow-up visits.
A Typical Follow-up Schedule
Your TAVR Heart Team will recommend a schedule that’s best for you. Contact your TAVR
Heart Team at any time during your recovery if you have questions or concerns.
Refer to this check list to know what to expect for your follow-up schedule.
Timeframe after
TAVR
What to expect and do
In the first 30 days
after TAVR
In the first 24 hours up to the first few days after
discharge, you may receive a follow-up phone call
from a member of your TAVR Heart Team who will
be checking in on your symptoms, medicines, and
well-being
You will likely be scheduled for an in-oce
follow-up visit. At this visit, you will likely have an
echocardiogram recorded to check your new valve.
You may also have other tests and be asked to
share some information about your symptoms and
quality of life. Some TAVR teams may recommend
that you see your primary care provider 5 to 7 days
after discharge
In the months after
TAVR
Your TAVR doctor should transfer your care back
to either your general cardiologist or your primary
doctor. Please schedule your visit with your doctor
within the first week of discharge. Talk with your
TAVR Heart Team to see what they would like you
to do about checking your progress with them
Every year after TAVR
You should schedule a follow-up appointment with
your cardiologist specifically to check your heart.
At this visit, you will likely have an echocardiogram
recorded and may complete some additional tests
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What to Know About Imaging Scans
Is it safe to undergo an x-ray or computed tomography (CT) exam
after TAVR?
Your valve is completely safe for both x-ray and CT examinations.
Will my valve cause a metal detector at the airport to go o?
Going through an airport metal detector will not aect your valve. The amount of metal
used in valves is very small. It is usually not enough to set o metal detectors. If it does,
simply show the security personnel your transcatheter valve identification card.
Is it safe to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
after TAVR?
An MRI scan will not aect your transcatheter heart valve. However, there is important
information your doctor needs to know before you undergo an MRI scan. Please refer
your doctor or the MRI lab sta to www.edwards.com/mri-safety for more detailed
information.
Be sure to inform all healthcare professionals that you
have a transcatheter replacement valve, and share your
transcatheter valve ID card with them.
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Will I feel better right away or will it take time for my symptoms to go away?
_______________________________________________________________________
Will I have stitches? If so, how long will they stay in?
_______________________________________________________________________
When should I schedule my follow-up visits?
_______________________________________________________________________
How soon will I have to go back to the hospital for a checkup?
_______________________________________________________________________
What will my restrictions be? Will I have to stay on bedrest?
_______________________________________________________________________
What symptoms should I watch out for and call the doctor about?
_______________________________________________________________________
Life After TAVR
It is important to follow the discharge instructions your TAVR Heart Team gives you when
you leave the hospital. These are some questions you may want to ask your team
before you leave:
Doctor
Discussion
Guide
19
Life After TAVR
Doctor
Discussion
Guide
Incision care
How do I keep the incision site clean?
_______________________________________________________________________
How do I protect the incision site to help it heal?
_______________________________________________________________________
Is there specific clothing I can wear to help keep the incision site comfortable?
_______________________________________________________________________
How can I reduce my risk for infection?
_______________________________________________________________________
Managing pain
What kind of pain medicine will I take after my procedure? How often do I
take it?
_______________________________________________________________________
Are there other ways I can manage my pain in addition to my pain medication?
_______________________________________________________________________
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Are there any showering instructions I need to follow?
_______________________________________________________________________
Can I take a bath or go swimming?
_______________________________________________________________________
Are there any activities that I should avoid after my TAVR procedure?
_______________________________________________________________________
How soon can I get back to my day-to-day activities around the house?
_______________________________________________________________________
When and how can I increase my physical activity?
_______________________________________________________________________
When can I return to sexual activity?
_______________________________________________________________________
Can I drive?
____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Life After TAVR
Doctor
Discussion
Guide
Lung care
Daily activities
How many times each day should I do my lung exercises?
_______________________________________________________________________
When can I stop doing my lung exercises?
_______________________________________________________________________
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Taking Care of Your Loved One
Preparing for TAVR: tips and support for caregivers
The TAVR Heart Team will provide the person you are caring for with specific
instructions for you to follow before the TAVR procedure. Talk with the TAVR
Heart Team about how you can help him or her get ready. Here are some actions
to consider in the weeks and days leading up to the procedure.
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Action How You Can Help
Monitoring
physical
activity
Be watchful of the person you’re caring for while he or she is
exercising. Instruct him or her to slow down or stop if there is any
sign of shortness of breath, chest pain, or feeling faint. Report any
worsening symptoms you notice back to the TAVR Heart Team.
Maintaining a
balanced diet
It’s important that the person you’re caring for eats a well-balanced
diet and that you oer encouragement. The TAVR Heart Team may
have put restrictions on how much liquid and salt your loved one
can have.
Taking
medicines
It can be helpful to keep track of all the medicines the person you
are caring for takes and when he or she should take them. You can
use a pill organizer or a small notebook to stay organized.
Driving
carefully
Typically, people with severe aortic stenosis are winded and may
not be able to drive. Each person is dierent. Talk with the TAVR
Heart Team about whether the person you are caring for should be
driving.
Preparing legal
documents
Consider helping to ensure the necessary legal paperwork is
organized and completed.
Packing for the
hospital stay
Help the person you’re caring for pack for the hospital—a pair of
pajamas and a comfortable outfit to go home in is enough. Do
not bring valuables. A patient may be moved to another room at
least twice during the hospital stay. It’s possible for things to be
misplaced during these moves. It may be best if you keep his or her
clothes until the day of discharge.
Planning ahead
for discharge
If the person you are caring for is discharged home, you can help
with tasks related to his or her recovery. This includes helping with
bathing, medicine reminders, and follow-up visits. You can also
help with making meals, cleaning, and running errands. If you think
additional help is needed, talk with your social worker or nurse
about local people who may be available to help. Remember,
while the patient may leave the hospital feeling better, he or she
must listen to the doctor’s orders and take it easy.
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to view video
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What kind of anesthesia will be used? Will it make the patient feel sick?
If so, what should I do?
__________________________________________________
How long will the person I’m caring for be in the hospital?
_______________________________________________________________________
Will I need to spend the night in the hospital to make sure he or she is properly
cared for?
______________________________________________________________
For how long will he or she have symptoms after the procedure, and what might
they be?
_______________________________________________________________
How do I need to be prepared to provide care at home? What kind of additional
support should I arrange for in advance?
___________________________________
Will the person I’m caring for need physical therapy or rehab? ________________
Will this procedure aect any of his or her other health conditions? ___________
Are there any new medicines that he or she will need to take? What instructions
do I need to know about them?
___________________________________________
What legal or other documents should I help my loved one prepare?
_______________________________________________________________________
What is the average length of time for recovery?
____________________________
What kind of quality of life will he or she have after TAVR?
_______________________________________________________________________
What kind of resources are available to help us know how to plan for TAVR?
_______________________________________________________________________
As a Caregiver: Questions to Ask the Doctor
About Preparing for TAVR
Doctor
Discussion
Guide For
Caregivers
24
• Visit www.NewHeartValve.com to learn more about the TAVR procedure. You
will also find all kinds of useful information, including patient testimonials, videos,
brochures, and additional information on TAVR as a treatment option.
• Visit www.TAVRbyEdwards.com to learn more in-depth information about
Edwards transcatheter heart valves, the Edwards valve dierence, and clinical data.
• Sign up for Edwards PatientConnect, a support program with dedicated care
managers who can answer your non-medical questions and support you
throughout your journey. Connect with patients who have been through TAVR and
can share their experience and help you understand what to expect.
– Visit www.EdwardsPatientConnect.com or call 1-877-209-8638 to speak with
a team member
TAVR Patient Resources
In the next few pages, you’ll find helpful tips and tools to support you before, during, and
after TAVR.
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Visits Before TAVR
Date Reason
Doctor:
Address:
Phone:
Doctor Visits: Before Your TAVR Procedure
Here is a helpful form that you can complete and use to schedule and keep track of your
appointments before your procedure.
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Follow-up Visits After TAVR
Date Reason
Doctor:
Address:
Phone:
Doctor Visits: After Your TAVR Procedure
It’s important for you to attend your follow-up visits with your TAVR Heart Team after your
recovery. Remember, your TAVR Heart Team will recommend the schedule that’s best for
you in the days, months, and years after your procedure.
Simply complete the form below to keep track of your follow-up visits.
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My pain level
Write down your symptom and circle one face each week to show your pain level.
Your Recovery Tracker
Recovery from TAVR is a gradual process. Monitoring your recovery each week
can help you track your progress. The trackers below include several important parts
of your recovery that you should note. Talk with your TAVR Heart Team about other things
they may want you to keep track of. These could include breathing exercises; physical
activity; or any notes, concerns, or questions you may want to share during your follow-up
visits. Bring these trackers to your visits.
How I feel overall
Circle one number each week.
Not well Okay Very well
Week 1 1 2 3 4 5
Week 2 1 2 3 4 5
Week 3 1 2 3 4 5
Week 4 1 2 3 4 5
Doesn’t
hurt
Hurts a
little bit
Hurts a
little more
Hurts
even more
Hurts a
whole lot
Hurts the
worst
Week 1
Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom:
Week 2
Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom:
Week 3
Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom:
Week 4
Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom: Symptom:
take to your
Doctor
Print and
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Things I did this week
Note the activities you were able to do each week. For example: “Went grocery shopping”
or “Light housekeeping.”
Week 1
_____________________________________________________________________
Week 2
_____________________________________________________________________
Week 3
_____________________________________________________________________
Week 4
_____________________________________________________________________
Name of medicine Dose
Time(s)
I take it
With
food
Without
food
Medicines I am taking
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Finding Support
As you recover from TAVR, it is normal to feel a wide range of emotions. It can
help to share with others your experiences and how you are feeling. Find a friend or loved
one whom you feel comfortable talking with, and share how you are feeling. Visit friends
or go out socially when you feel ready. You might also look for local support groups where
you can meet and share with people who know what you are going through. They can
help you to talk about your emotions as you recover. You may find the following resources
helpful:
Alliance for Aging Research: www.agingresearch.org
American Heart Association: www.heart.org/heartvalves
Family Caregiver Alliance: www.caregiver.org
Heart Valve Financial Aid Fund and CareLine: https://heartvalve.pafcareline.org/
Heart Valve Voice: www.heartvalvevoice.org
Mended Hearts: www.mendedhearts.org
WomenHeart: www.womenheart.org
Remember, recovery from TAVR will not happen overnight. However, your TAVR
Heart Team, healthcare professionals, and caregivers are there to help you during
your journey. Wishing you a successful recovery and good health.
Welcome to the TAVR Community!
You will receive a transcatheter valve temporary ID card when you leave the
hospital. A permanent ID card will be mailed to you at home within 6 to 8 weeks
of your procedure.
Please call 888-892-0099 if you need a replacement card. You should keep this
card with you at all times and show it to all your healthcare providers.
Included in the letter with your ID card will be an invitation to join the Edwards
community to receive helpful information, updates by mail and email, and
support during your first year after TAVR. It’s up to you if you’d like to participate in
and connect with Edwards and the heart patient community during your journey
to heart health.
Click here
for more
information
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Learn More About Edwards Lifesciences
and Your Transcatheter Heart Valve
Phone (within the United States)
For TAVR inquiries: 888-892-0099
Mail
Edwards Lifesciences LLC
One Edwards Way
Irvine, California 92614
E-mail
TAVR@edwards.com
Online
www.edwards.com
www.NewHeartValve.com
www.TAVRbyEdwards.com
With more than 60 years of experience, Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader
in innovations that transform patient outcomes for people suering from heart
valve conditions.
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