6 RiversideHealthcare.org TAVR: Minimally invasive and highly effective Heart patients with aortic stenosis now have access to a safer heart valve replacement procedure called TAVR. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement ( TAVR) is a treatment option for patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis that does not involve surgery. The minimally invasive TAVR procedure is performed in Riverside’s state-of-the-art interventional suites. The procedure involves guiding a catheter through the patient’s artery to replace the diseased valve in the heart. TAVR offers safe relief of symptoms caused by aortic valve stenosis, such as shortness of breath, chest pain and blackouts. It also reduces the progression of heart failure. The Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute team has completed extensive training, led by interventional cardiologist Vikas Patel, MD. “Bringing TAVR to Riverside speaks to the innovative and patient-centered care we strive to deliver,” says Dr. Patel. “As TAVR becomes the standard of care for patients with severe aortic stenosis, we’re committed to continuing to give our patients the best treatment available.” Patients with aortic stenosis are managed through a team approach. Riverside’s cardiologists and cardiac surgeon work together to develop the best treatment option for each patient. Every year, approximately 5 million people in the United States are diagnosed with heart valve disease, and more than 20,000 die, according to the American Heart Association. Innovative solutions, like the TAVR procedure, improve long-term outcomes for these patients by restoring blood flow to the heart and thus improving overall quality and length of life. Save time by using myRiverside’s prescribed medication feature If you see a Riverside Healthcare provider who has prescribed a medication for you, did you know that you’ll see it listed in Riverside’s myRiverside app under “Health and Medications”? You can also add medications, ask to have medications removed from your record and add personal notes to help you keep track of your prescription and over-the-counter medications. What if I need to have a prescription renewed? If you have refills remaining, just contact your pharmacy and request a refill as you normally would. However, if you do not have refills remaining, you can ask your doctor to refill your prescription directly through myRiverside. Simply log in to your account, hover over the “Message Center” option in the main menu and click on “Request Prescription Refill.” Then check the box for the appropriate medication and click “Continue” to choose your pharmacy and send your request. Most requests will be processed in two business days or sooner, and you’ll receive a notification from myRiverside when your renewal is ready. If you need a renewal prior to your next appointment, please contact your provider ’s office directly to renew and update your account. Health care in a heartbeat To learn more about Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute and the services available, visit RiversideHealthcare.org/heart. Vikas Patel, MD
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