Care of the Aortic Stenosis Patient Undergoing Transaortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

What you'll learn

Course overview

Contact Hours: 4 Aortic stenosis is the second most common valvular heart disease in the Western world, and it is usually diagnosed after the age of sixty-five. With a burgeoning elderly population in the U.S., it is estimated that the number of Americans over the age of sixty-five will double by the year 2060 (2). Therefore, having a full understanding of aortic stenosis and its effects on the body is essential to provide care for patients undergoing a transaortic valve replacmenet (TAVR) procedure. In this course we will discuss the relevant anatomy pertaining to the TAVR procedure, indications and contra-indications, and the post-operative care of patients undergoing the TAVR procedure. Course Outline: 1. Introduction 2. Normal Anatomy and Function of the Aortic Valve 3. Aortic Valve's Role in the Cardiac Cycle 4. Pathophysiology and Assessment 5. Syncope Angina Dyspnea 6. Etiology & Risk Factors 7. Natural History of Aortic Stenosis 8. Overview of Procedure 9. Diagnostic Imaging 10. Morphology 11. Severity 12. Other Imaging Modalities 13. Decision to Intervene 14. Evaluation of Risk 15. Pre-Planning Stage 16. Procedure Considerations 17. Intra-Operative Complications 18. Post-Procedure Complications 19. Bleeding and Vascular Site Complications 20. Atrioventricular Blockage 21. Acute Kidney Injury, Pain Management and Early Mobilization 22. Discharge Planning 23. References (Bibliography)