Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

Structured Follow‑Up for Aortic Valve Replacement Success

Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, and Marijan Koprivanac, MD, discuss contemporary follow‑up strategies after TAVR and SAVR, highlighting advances in minimally invasive and robotic surgical approaches that significantly reduce recovery time and postoperative pain. They outline evidence‑based recommendations for cardiac rehabilitation and structured imaging surveillance, emphasizing the critical role of timely follow-ups to detect early valve‑related complications. 

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