Tag: heart valve disease
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Whats the Difference Between TAVR and Open-Heart Surgery?
According to the American Heart Association, aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common type of heart valve disease and affects about 20% of older Americans. For years, the only treatment for severe AS was open-heart surgery or surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Then, in 2012, the FDA approved a new treatment called transcatheter aortic…
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Understanding Heart Valve Disease: Brandon’s Story
Valve Disease Awareness Day is February 22 and Mended Hearts is a proud partner of this annual event! This year we are sharing a series of four unique stories about valve disease to highlight the fact that valve disease affects millions of people, in a variety of ways. Ronda Adamo is the Lead Coordinator of…
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Understanding Heart Valve Disease: Victor’s Story
Valve Disease Awareness Day is February 22 and Mended Hearts is a proud partner of this annual event! This year we are sharing a series of four unique stories about valve disease to highlight the fact that valve disease affects millions of people, in a variety of ways. Victor Elizalde is User Experience Designer (UX…
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Understanding Heart Valve Disease: Jenn’s Story
Valve Disease Awareness Day is February 22 and Mended Hearts is a proud partner of this annual event! This year we are sharing a series of four unique stories about valve disease to highlight the fact that valve disease affects millions of people, in a variety of ways. Jennifer is a licensed mental health counselor,…