Aortic stenosis

Narrowing of the aortic valve that prevents normal blood flow and makes the heart work harder

TAVI evaluation

An important assessment that makes sure patients are considered for all aortic valve replacement treatment options.

Mild or moderate aortic stenosis

The stage of aortic stenosis depends on how damaged the aortic valve is. In the mild and moderate stages of aortic stenosis, the damage to the valve is not significant enough to require valve replacement.

Severe aortic stenosis

When the disease has the greatest effect on your quality of life and becomes life threatening. The damage to the aortic valve means it must be replaced.

Cardiologist

A doctor who specialises in the study and treatment of the heart.

TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation)

A less invasive procedure that replaces an unhealthy aortic valve.

TAVI evaluation

An important assessment that makes sure you are considered for all aortic valve replacement treatment options.

Open-heart surgery

A surgical procedure where the chest is opened to expose the heart and enable repair of the damaged heart valve.

Aortic stenosis

Narrowing of the aortic valve that prevents normal blood flow and makes the heart work harder.

Heart murmur

An abnormal heart sound heard through a stethoscope that may indicate heart valve disease.

Cardiologist

A doctor who specialises in the study and treatment of the heart.