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Your Hospital Stay After Your TAVR: What to expect - 07/2020

Your Hospital Stay After Your TAVR: What to expect
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Abstract

This handout explains what to expect during the hospital stay after having a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at University of Washington Medical Center. TAVR is used to treat aortic stenosis. The handout includes what happens right after surgery, what to expect while in the intensive care unit and during the first 48 hours, activity precautions, and getting ready to go home.

Author
Heart Institute at UWMC
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2014
Revision Date
07/2020
General Subject
Cardiovascular Disorders
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Heart Valve Surgery
Hospital Stay
Hospitalization
Languages
English
Record ID
4207