DO YOU HAVE SEVERE AORTIC STENOSIS?


Discover transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) as a minimally invasive treatment option


Severe aortic stenosis (AS) prevents your aortic valve leaflets from opening and closing properly. This makes your heart work harder to pump blood to the rest of your body.


Symptoms of severe aortic stenosis include, but may not be limited to: ■


Chest pain ■ Dizziness ■ Fatigue


■ Shortness of breath ■ Irregular heartbeat


Some causes of severe aortic stenosis include: ■


Age


■ Calcium buildup ■ Radiation therapy


■ Infection of the heart ■ Failing aortic surgical valve


Visit medtronic.com/TAVRtreatment to download a patient booklet and learn more about severe AS and available treatment options.


Talk to your doctor about your symptoms and what treatment options may be right for you.


Risks associated with TAVR: Most medical procedures have risks. The Medtronic TAVR procedure’s most serious risks are: ■


Death ■ Have a mechanical valve ■ reaction to some metals ■ Stroke ■ Serious damage to the arteries ■


Serious bleeding. The Medtronic TAVR Valve should NOT be used for patients who: ■ an infection ■


Cannot take blood-thinning medicines ■ Have Have a Have a reaction to some imaging solutions. If the Medtronic


TAVR valve is used in the patients mentioned above, it may not work properly. This could make you feel very sick or even cause death. For some patients, the risks of the Medtronic TAVR procedure may outweigh the benefits. For more information on the risks and benefits of TAVR, download our patient booklet or talk to your doctor.


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