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Aortic Stenosis

AORTIC STENOSIS CRITICAL FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS DEADLY DISEASE What is Aortic Stenosis? Aortic Stenois is a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart that restricts blood flow to the human body. Normal Aortic Valve Severe Aortic Stenosis Aortic Stenosis can progress slowly over many years. Or, the disease can progress quickly resulting in patient symptoms and congestive heart failure. Who is diagnosed with the disease? 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE AORTIC STENOSIS 500,000 250,000 HAVE A SEVERE FORM HAVE SIDE EFFECTS OF THE DISEASE THAT LIMIT THEIR DAILYACTIVITES 750,000 ARE UNAWARE THAT THEY HAVE AORTIC STENOSIS 25% 75% OF AORTIC STENOSIS PATIENTS 75% ARE MALE OF THE POPULATION 7%} OVER THE AGE 65 ARE AFFECTED BY AORTIC STENOSIS What causes Aortic Stenosis? LESS COMMON Some adults may develop ABNORMALITY Aortic Stenosis resulting form a congenital abnormality. CONGENITAL RHEUMATIC Adults who have had rehumatic fever may be at risk for Aortic Stenosis. FEVER INFECTION Infections can sometimes cause Aortic Stenosis. In patients over 65, Aortic Stenosis is usually caused by calcific deposits associated with aging. CALCIUM BUILD-UP MORE COMMON What factors increase the risk? RISK FACTORS THAT MAY INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF AORTIC STENOSIS: 65+ Increasing Age Hypertension Smoking Elevated Lipoprotein A Elevated LDL Cholesterol What are the symptoms? Pain in chest - may spread to shoulders, arms, neck zZ Fatigue Shortness of breath Difficulty when exercising Lightheadedness, dizziness, and fainting Swollen ankles and feet Heart Palpitations - an uncomfortable awareness of the heart beating rapidly or irregularly However, Aortic Stenosis may Occur even with NO OUTWARD SYMPTOMS What are the risks? Patients with Aortic Stenosis can experience symptoms that impact their quality of daily life. Aortic Stenosis can impact your ability to perform simple day-to-day activities, like walking short distances or climbing stairs. ht 50% AFTER THE ONSET OF SYMPTOMS, 50% OF UNTREATED PATIENTS WILL DIE WITHIN 2 YEARS. Patients with severe Aortic Stenosis can benefit from valve replacement surgery, but only 2/3 of them undergo the procedure each year. The Expert Says... Aortic Stenosis is often under-diagnosed and not treated. It's critical that patients, their families and friends learn about this disease. - Dr. Patrick McCarthy Chief, Cardiac Surgery Northwestern Memorial Hospital How can Aortic Stenosis be treated? There is NO medication to reverse or slow the progression of Aortic Stenosis. The good news is...Valve replacement surgery can save your life. THERE ARE TWO SURGICAL OPTIONS: 1. SURGICAL AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT Aortic valve replacement through open-heart surgery is a common treatment for severe Aortic Stenosis. Surgical aortic valve replacement has been performed successfully for decades. During aortic valve replacement, the chest is opened and the patient is put on cardiopulmonary bypass while the surgeon removes the damaged valve and replaces it with a new one. Sometimes aortic valve replacement can be performed through a minimal incision valve surgery. The surgery is done through a smaller incision, but cardiopulmonary bypass is still used. 2. TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT For patients who are inoperable or deemed at high-risk for open-chest surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement may be an option. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement allows the aortic valve to be replaced, but in a less-invasive rocedure without the use of a heart-lung machine. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement can be performed through two different approaches - transfemoral or transapical. There are two valve replacement options: BIOLOGICAL VALVE Biological heart valve replacements are made from animal tissue including pigs, cows or horses. In addition, human donor valves, known as homografts, can be used to replace a diseased aortic valve. Pros: Cons: • A slightly oversized valve can accomodate growth in children, and allow more time between replacement surgeries. • Can wear out like a normal heart valve over time. • Not as strong as a mechincal valve. • Blood thinners are not typically required. • Lower risks for women who become pregnant. MECHANICAL VALVE Mechanical heart valve replacements are made from very strong materials -- such as titanium and carbon -- which make them incredibly durable and long-lasting. Pros: Cons: • Does not wear out, unlikely to need to be replaced in the future. • Requires lifelong use of blood thinners after surgery. • Very strong. • May have an audible clicking sound. Please consult your physician to determine the best valve replacement for you. LEARN MORE AND MEET THE PATIENT COMMUNITY AT V HeartValve Surgery.com SOURCES: http://www.edwards.com http://www.medtronic.com http://www.my.clevelandclinic.org http://www.newheartvalve.com http://www.uptodate.com AORTIC STENOSIS CRITICAL FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS DEADLY DISEASE What is Aortic Stenosis? Aortic Stenois is a narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart that restricts blood flow to the human body. Normal Aortic Valve Severe Aortic Stenosis Aortic Stenosis can progress slowly over many years. Or, the disease can progress quickly resulting in patient symptoms and congestive heart failure. Who is diagnosed with the disease? 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE AORTIC STENOSIS 500,000 250,000 HAVE A SEVERE FORM HAVE SIDE EFFECTS OF THE DISEASE THAT LIMIT THEIR DAILYACTIVITES 750,000 ARE UNAWARE THAT THEY HAVE AORTIC STENOSIS 25% 75% OF AORTIC STENOSIS PATIENTS 75% ARE MALE OF THE POPULATION 7%} OVER THE AGE 65 ARE AFFECTED BY AORTIC STENOSIS What causes Aortic Stenosis? LESS COMMON Some adults may develop ABNORMALITY Aortic Stenosis resulting form a congenital abnormality. CONGENITAL RHEUMATIC Adults who have had rehumatic fever may be at risk for Aortic Stenosis. FEVER INFECTION Infections can sometimes cause Aortic Stenosis. In patients over 65, Aortic Stenosis is usually caused by calcific deposits associated with aging. CALCIUM BUILD-UP MORE COMMON What factors increase the risk? RISK FACTORS THAT MAY INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF AORTIC STENOSIS: 65+ Increasing Age Hypertension Smoking Elevated Lipoprotein A Elevated LDL Cholesterol What are the symptoms? Pain in chest - may spread to shoulders, arms, neck zZ Fatigue Shortness of breath Difficulty when exercising Lightheadedness, dizziness, and fainting Swollen ankles and feet Heart Palpitations - an uncomfortable awareness of the heart beating rapidly or irregularly However, Aortic Stenosis may Occur even with NO OUTWARD SYMPTOMS What are the risks? Patients with Aortic Stenosis can experience symptoms that impact their quality of daily life. Aortic Stenosis can impact your ability to perform simple day-to-day activities, like walking short distances or climbing stairs. ht 50% AFTER THE ONSET OF SYMPTOMS, 50% OF UNTREATED PATIENTS WILL DIE WITHIN 2 YEARS. Patients with severe Aortic Stenosis can benefit from valve replacement surgery, but only 2/3 of them undergo the procedure each year. The Expert Says... Aortic Stenosis is often under-diagnosed and not treated. It's critical that patients, their families and friends learn about this disease. - Dr. Patrick McCarthy Chief, Cardiac Surgery Northwestern Memorial Hospital How can Aortic Stenosis be treated? There is NO medication to reverse or slow the progression of Aortic Stenosis. The good news is...Valve replacement surgery can save your life. THERE ARE TWO SURGICAL OPTIONS: 1. SURGICAL AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT Aortic valve replacement through open-heart surgery is a common treatment for severe Aortic Stenosis. Surgical aortic valve replacement has been performed successfully for decades. During aortic valve replacement, the chest is opened and the patient is put on cardiopulmonary bypass while the surgeon removes the damaged valve and replaces it with a new one. Sometimes aortic valve replacement can be performed through a minimal incision valve surgery. The surgery is done through a smaller incision, but cardiopulmonary bypass is still used. 2. TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACEMENT For patients who are inoperable or deemed at high-risk for open-chest surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement may be an option. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement allows the aortic valve to be replaced, but in a less-invasive rocedure without the use of a heart-lung machine. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement can be performed through two different approaches - transfemoral or transapical. There are two valve replacement options: BIOLOGICAL VALVE Biological heart valve replacements are made from animal tissue including pigs, cows or horses. In addition, human donor valves, known as homografts, can be used to replace a diseased aortic valve. Pros: Cons: • A slightly oversized valve can accomodate growth in children, and allow more time between replacement surgeries. • Can wear out like a normal heart valve over time. • Not as strong as a mechincal valve. • Blood thinners are not typically required. • Lower risks for women who become pregnant. MECHANICAL VALVE Mechanical heart valve replacements are made from very strong materials -- such as titanium and carbon -- which make them incredibly durable and long-lasting. Pros: Cons: • Does not wear out, unlikely to need to be replaced in the future. • Requires lifelong use of blood thinners after surgery. • Very strong. • May have an audible clicking sound. Please consult your physician to determine the best valve replacement for you. LEARN MORE AND MEET THE PATIENT COMMUNITY AT V HeartValve Surgery.com SOURCES: http://www.edwards.com http://www.medtronic.com http://www.my.clevelandclinic.org http://www.newheartvalve.com http://www.uptodate.com

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