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Is an Aortic Valve Replacement dangerous?
Aortic Valve Replacement is a major surgery, and therefore comes with many health risks. Heart surgery can, and does, save many lives, but it is also a very serious operation where many things could go wrong.
Do you need to take statins after aortic valve replacement?
NO!
What alternatives are there to aortic valve replacement?
Balloon valvotomy may provide short term relief of aortic stenosis, but is considered palliative until valve replacement can be accomplished.
Aortic valve replacement and alcohol use?
risk for bleeding!
What is the CPT code for replacement aortic valve with cardiopulmonary bypass with prosthetic?
33422
What are the health conditions for aortic valve replacement?
If she is concerned about this she should speak to a physician. Aortic valve replacement may be necessary if her aortic valve has narrowed or is leaking.
What risks are involved with mitral valve replacement?
Risks specifically associated with mitral valve replacement include embolism, bleeding, and operative valvular endocarditis.
Where can I find information on aortic valve replacements?
You may find information on aortic valve replacements at www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jLfPlQBYuw, www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=aortic-valve-replacement, www.nhs.uk/conditions/Aortic valve replacement/
Is an Aortic Valve Replacement dangerous?
Aortic Valve Replacement is a major surgery, and therefore comes with many health risks. Heart surgery can, and does, save many lives, but it is also a very serious operation where many things could go wrong.
Is aortic valve replacement common?
Aortic Valve Replacement is the most common type of valve replacement there is. There are different reasons that a person might need this type of surgery, and depending on the reason that your relative needs it would determine things like recovery time. You can find more information on this link: http://heart.emedtv.com/aortic-valve-replacement/aortic-valve-replacement.html
Can Aortic Valve Stenosis progress be reversed?
There is no medical treatment that reverses the progress of aortic valve stenosis. Aortic valve replacement is the only solution to this problem. However, surgery is not always necessary. Aortic valve stenosis can be monitored with echocardiography if surgery is not initially indicated. In addition, for patients who are not candidates for surgical valve replacement, there are percutaneous and catheter-based valve replacement procedures available.
Do you need to take statins after aortic valve replacement?
NO!
What alternatives are there to aortic valve replacement?
Balloon valvotomy may provide short term relief of aortic stenosis, but is considered palliative until valve replacement can be accomplished.
What is the cpt code for aortic aneurysm repair and aortic valve and root replacement?
The CPT code for aortic aneurysm repair is typically 33860 for open repair or 33861 for endovascular repair, depending on the specific procedure. For aortic valve replacement, the code is 33405 for aortic valve replacement with a prosthetic valve. If the procedure also involves replacement of the aortic root, additional codes may apply based on the complexity and specific surgical approach. Always refer to the latest CPT guidelines for the most accurate coding.
Aortic valve replacement and alcohol use?
risk for bleeding!
How long do you have to live if you do not have second re do aortic valve replacement?
If you do not have a second aortic valve replacement, there is no telling how long you might live. You may have months or even years to live without it.
What is the CPT code for replacement aortic valve with cardiopulmonary bypass with prosthetic valve?
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