TAVI/TAVR vs Open Heart Surgery
Understanding the benefits and risks of each treatment option will allow you to make an informed choice.
Open heart surgery or TAVI/TAVR
- Open heart surgery and TAVI are both standard treatments for aortic stenosis.1
- Open heart surgery is an invasive procedure and can lead to serious complications.2
- TAVI is a less invasive alternative to surgery.3
- TAVI is available to all patients with severe aortic stenosis, including those who are advised to not undergo surgery.4
See here for more details on both procedures.
TAVI/TAVR | Open Heart Surgery | |
What happens in the procedure? | New valve is placed within the old valve1 | New valve completely replaces the diseased valve1 |
How is this done? | Small incision, typically on the upper leg1 | An incision is made on the chest to access the heart1 |
How long does it take? | 1-2 hours4 | 2-4 hours5 |
What do I need to do before the procedure? | Check with your doctor if you need to stop taking any medications or modify your diet | |
Will I be sedated? | Local anaesthesia in most cases1,4 | General anaesthesia2 |
When can I start normal activities after the procedure? | 2-4 weeks4 | 2-3 months2 |
Your doctor might refer you to a heart team for your aortic valve replacement procedure.
Watch more about the different treatment options.
Watch this video to know more about Open Heart Surgery
Learn more about TAVI/TAVR
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