Heart patients who have had a TAVR procedure, which replaces a damaged heart valve, often wonder how to avoid blood clots afterward. Blood thinners are usually given to prevent clots, but not everyone needs them. This has sparked a lot of discussion among doctors. The problem is that TAVR can lead
A former high-ranking military official has recently come under fire for his questionable actions. James Stavridis, a retired U. S. Navy Admiral, has strongly criticized Pete Hegseth, the current Defense Secretary. The issue at hand involves the use of the messaging app Signal. Hegseth is accused o
Did you know that the shape of your aortic arch can impact the success of a heart valve replacement? This is particularly important for a procedure called transfemoral TAVR, where doctors replace a faulty heart valve through the femoral artery. Until now, no one had really looked into how the shape
Ever wondered how food affects our health, especially after a major surgery? When it comes to older adults who have had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), their nutritional status plays a crucial role. TAVR is a procedure that fixes a narrowed heart valve, improving blood flow. But how
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, is a go-to treatment for severe aortic stenosis, which mainly affects older adults. One crucial aspect of this procedure is understanding a patient's frailty. Frailty assessments help doctors decide who should get TAVR and how to ensure the best resul
