Care of the Aortic Stenosis Patient Undergoing Transaortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) (Viewing Only)
Contact Hours: 4
Aortic stenosis is the second most common valvular heart disease in the Western world, and it is usually diagnosed after the age of sixty-five. With a burgeoning elderly population in the U.S., it is estimated that the number of Americans over the age of sixty-five will double by the year 2060 (2). Therefore, having a full understanding of aortic stenosis and its effects on the body is essential to provide care for patients undergoing a transaortic valve replacmenet (TAVR) procedure.
In this course we will discuss the relevant anatomy pertaining to the TAVR procedure, indications and contra-indications, and the post-operative care of patients undergoing the TAVR procedure.
Course Outline:
- Introduction
- Normal Anatomy and Function of the Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valveās Role in the Cardiac Cycle
- Pathophysiology and Assessment
- Syncope Angina Dyspnea
- Etiology & Risk Factors
- Natural History of Aortic Stenosis
- Overview of Procedure
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Morphology
- Severity
- Other Imaging Modalities
- Decision to Intervene
- Evaluation of Risk
- Pre-Planning Stage
- Procedure Considerations
- Intra-Operative Complications
- Post-Procedure Complications
- Bleeding and Vascular Site Complications
- Atrioventricular Blockage
- Acute Kidney Injury, Pain Management and Early Mobilization
- Discharge Planning
- References (Bibliography)
More Course Information
In this course we will discuss the TAVR procedure including the relevant anatomy, indications and contra-indications, as well as the post operative care.
Author: Marcie Le, MSN, RN, CRNA
Course Objectives: At the time of course completion the learner shall be able to:
- Understand the relevant anatomy of the TAVR procedure.
- Explain the basics of the procedure including the indications and contra-indications.
- Describe the post-operative care of TAVR patients, including potential complications.
This course will require the average learner 200 minutes to complete and awards 4 contact hours of continuing education.
Target Audience:
Registered Nurses (RN)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
Requirement for completion:
Successful completion of all modules (course content, test, and evaluation).
Course Offering # 11
Continuing Education Provider Approval # 7-0090
Expiration: December 21, 2021
Nursing CE Central is an approved provider of continuing education per the KBN.
Course Content
Care of the Aortic Stenosis Patient Undergoing Transaortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)