TAVI via Carotid artery: I'm under the... - British Heart Fou...

British Heart Foundation

51,888 members32,709 posts

TAVI via Carotid artery

MisUse profile image
0 Replies

I'm under the Brompton for severe leaking aortic valve which is now also moderate narrow. I also have AF, and severely reduced lung function due to kyphoscoliosis. Brompton now want to sort valve out but cannot do via surgery because lung function is only about 20%. Have had all test for TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve intervention. Cannot do it via groin because of body shape, or via arm/shoulder because of body shape and arteries very narrow. Am now waiting to see vascular surgeon to see if it is feasible vi carotid artery. Anyone else gone down the TAVI route, specially via carotid. Have googled, and carotid TAVI seems to be becoming more common and positive outcomes.

Written by
MisUse profile image
MisUse
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Tavi replacement aortic valve

I'm under Brompton hospital for severe aortic leak (regurgitation) and moderate aortic narrowing...

TAVI

My mum due to have aortic valve replacement. Said health was good and TAVI only for those poor...

Aortic Stenosis Awaiting TAVI procedure

ago aortic stenosis was picked up and has now become severe the plan was to fit a mechanical valve...

Open Heart Surgery or TAVI

issues he is now considering a TAVI procedure I know how this is done but apart from a valve...

Carotid endarterectomy

appointment he had a carotid doppler test, which showed that one carotid artery is completely...