Valve replacement

Question 1

What are the two most common indications for valve replacement?

Answer 1

• Aortic stenosis
• Mitral regurgitation

(Think MRAS)

Question 2

What are the two types of available replacement heart valves?

Answer 2

Bioprosthetic

Mechanical

Question 3

Mechanical heart valves require lifelong…

Answer 3

Anticoagulation with warfarin

Question 4

What are the three main complications of mechanical heart valves?

Answer 4

Thrombus formation
Infective endocarditis
Haemolytic anaemia

Question 5

Which method of valve replacement can be used in patients with severe aortic stenosis who are too high risk for open surgery?

Answer 5

TAVI - Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation