Uploaded September 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Due to the time elapsed since the creation of this resource please do not regard it as a completely accurate depiction of the patient journey, some aspects may have changed. Please discuss all aspects of your care with your clinical team, especially if you are unclear about anything.

A patient and Consultant Cardiologist explain what to expect when you go into hospital for a TAVI (Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Implant).

This short film is for patients who are diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis and may be referred for TAVI treatment. It includes:

The symptoms of Aortic Stenosis
Why Aortic Stenosis needs treating
What Aortic Stenosis is
Undergoing tests for TAVI treatment
Making a decision about suitability for TAVI
Sedation for TAVI treatment
Preparing for implant of a replacement Valve
Implanting a replacement Valve
Recovery from a TAVI procedure
The physical benefits of TAVI
Leaving hospital, support and follow up post TAVI
Driving after a TAVI
Exercising Post TAVI
Feeling the benefits

This film was produced by Oxford Medical Illustration, a non-profit making department of Oxford University Hospitals.

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