At Home After Your TAVR: Self-care and what to expect - 07/2020

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At Home After Your TAVR: Self-care and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout explains what to expect after having a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at University of Washington Medical Center. TAVR is used to treat aortic stenosis. The handout includes instructions for self-care at home, such as fluid management, pain management, incision care, exercising safely, emotional issues, symptoms to watch for, and more.

Author

Heart Institute at UWMC

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2014

Revision Date

07/2020

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General Subject

Cardiovascular Disorders

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Heart Valve Surgery

Postoperative Care

Postoperative Teaching

Self-care

Languages

English

Record ID

4208