Heart Valve Disease (test)

How do you know what’s normal and when something needs medical attention? In this final unit, Dr Robert Hungerford and Dr Matias Yudi explain the symptoms and changes you shouldn’t ignore, both before and after treatment, and when you should seek help. They discuss what to expect during recovery, who to contact if you notice a change, and why it’s important to listen to your body and raise concern...

What does life look like after treatment for aortic stenosis? In this unit, Dr Robert Hungerford and Dr Matias Yudi talk through recovery after surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), including what you might expect in the days, weeks and months following treatment.  They discuss getting back to everyday activities, cardiac rehabilitation, ongoi...

Aortic stenosis usually gets worse slowly over time, so how do you know when it’s time for treatment, and who makes that decision? In this unit, Dr Robert Hungerford and Dr Matias Yudi explain when treatment may be recommended and the different options available.   They take you through surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), explaining what hap...

If you have aortic stenosis, you may hear people talk about your ‘heart team’. But who is actually in that team, who will you see, and who makes the decisions about your care? And importantly, what say do you have? In this unit, Dr Robert Hungerford and Dr Matias Yudi explain the different healthcare professionals who may be involved in your care, including your GP, cardiologist, interventional ca...

Looking after your cardiovascular health is important at any age, but particularly as we get older. So, what should you be doing day to day, and does having aortic stenosis change that? In this unit, Dr Robert Hungerford and Dr Matias Yudi look at the everyday things you can do to support your heart health, with advice tailored to people living with heart valve disease and aortic stenosis. They di...

You’ve been diagnosed with aortic stenosis. So what happens now? Does having a diagnosis mean you need treatment straight away, or could your heart valve simply be monitored for a while? In this unit, Dr Robert Hungerford and Dr Matias Yudi explain what happens after a diagnosis of aortic stenosis. They discuss why many people don’t need treatment straight away, what regular monitoring involves, h...

Your GP thinks there may be something going on with your heart. What happens next? What tests might you need, who organises them, and what can they actually tell you? In this unit, Dr Robert Hungerford and Dr Matias Yudi take you through the tests used to investigate heart valve disease, with a particular focus on the echocardiogram, an ultrasound of the heart. They explain why you might be referr...

Aortic stenosis often develops slowly, which means you may not notice the symptoms at first. So how do you know if you’re simply getting older or if the changes you’re noticing could be a sign that something isn’t quite right? In this unit, Dr Robert Hungerford and Dr Matias Yudi discuss the subtle changes that can be easy to dismiss, such as getting more breathless, slowing down or finding everyd...

You may be wondering, have I done something to put myself at risk? Is aortic stenosis unusual? Is it just part of getting older, or are some people more likely to develop it than others? In this unit, Dr Robert Hungerford and Dr Matias Yudi explain what aortic stenosis is, what happens to the valve as it becomes narrowed and why the condition develops. They look at the role of ageing, other factor...

If time wasn’t an issue, these are some of the things doctors would love to explain in more detail, so you can really understand what’s going on inside your body. In this unit, Dr Robert Hungerford and Dr Matias Yudi take you back to basics. They explain how the heart works as a pump, what your heart valves actually do and why they are so important for keeping blood flowing around your body. You’l...

In this module, we're going to be talking about heart valve disease, with a focus on aortic stenosis, a common type of valve condition. Maybe you’re getting out of breath walking to the shops, or finding it harder to climb a flight of stairs without needing to stop, or you've been referred for tests and you're not sure what happens next.  Dr Robert Hungerford and Dr Matias Yudi introduce the modul...

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