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Which technique is used to assess stenosis?
Stenosis is assessed by angiography.
What is the usual range of FFR value?
1.0 is the widely accepted value. Values of FFR below 0.75–0.8 are considered to be associated with myocardial ischemia.
How often is the procedure of FFR used?
FFR is a significantly underutilized procedure which is used for only 6.1% of intermediate coronary stenosis intervention.
Who performs the FFR procedure?
A cardiologist performs the FFR procedure.
How long does the valve last?
The valve typically lasts 5 years but in some cases, it may last 10–15 years.
Can one go through airport security after having a valve replacement?
Yes, one can get X-rays and go through airport security scans after a valve replacement. However, a healthcare provider must be consulted if one wants to undergo an MRI.
What are the complications associated with transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement?
Risks involved are formation of blood clots, damage to blood vessels, fever, high blood pressure in the lungs, infection, arrhythmia, and unexpected bleeding.
What are the advantages of transcatheter closure of septal defects over operative closure?
Transcatheter closure of septal defects has a lower risk of mortality, morbidity, shorter length of stay, and lower cost than operative closure.
What risks are associated with transcatheter repair of atrial septal defects in children?
The possible risks associated with the procedure are abnormal rhythms in the heart, infection, excessive bleeding, puncturing the heart, tear in the vessel in which the catheter is placed, collection of blood in the groin, and reduction in blood flow to the heart.
How can one predict if atrial septostomy is successful or not?
Atrial septostomy is considered successful when the amount of oxygen in the arteries increases by at least 10% and the hole is at least 33% wider than previously. After the procedure, there is hardly any pressure difference between both heart chambers.