The frequency of aortic stenosis increases with advancing age. Many patients remain undiagnosed partly due to a low level of symptom awareness.1 Once symptoms appear, patients with severe aortic stenosis have an average survival of only 50% at 2 years and 20% at 5 years.2
Identifying symptoms can be challenging as patients often think that they are normal signs of aging.2
Our info kit supplements your explanation of heart valve disease to patients and help them better understand the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Identifying symptoms can be challenging as patients often think that they are normal signs of aging.2
Our info kit supplements your explanation of heart valve disease to patients and help them better understand the causes, symptoms and treatment options.
Receive a information kit which comprises:
- Heart anatomy guide that helps patients understand the functions of heart valves, the impact when their heart valves become diseased, and the main symptoms.
- Rubber model of a healthy and diseased aortic valve.
- TAVI animation USB showing how the procedure is performed.
- Patient brochure and carer guide explaining aortic stenosis and the treatment options.
- Symptom tracker for patients to record their symptoms regularly.
Explore the free materials to support you in providing the best patient care and optimizing your consultation time:
About us
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in the science of heart valves and haemodynamic monitoring. We partner with clinicians to develop innovative techniques to benefit patients with structural heart disease.
References
1 Mack MJ, Leon MB, Thourani VH, et al. N Engl J Med. 2019;380(18):1695–1705.
2 Otto CM. Heart. 2000;84:211–218.
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