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The information in this guide will help you understand your transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and your recovery. It also has information about what will happen on the day of your procedure and your care afterwards, including when you go home. Please note that not every journey is the same. Members of your health-care team will go over this guide with you.

We know this may be a stressful time for you and you will be given a lot of information about your medical condition. This guide will help you keep track of what you need to do before and after your procedure. If you have any questions about the material in this guide, please call the TAVI clinic and speak to the secretary or nurse practitioner at 416-480-5254.

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Contact us

If you have questions, please call the TAVI clinic at 416-480-5254 between Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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    Using this guide

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    Introduction

    Before TAVI

    The day of TAVI

    After-TAVI care

    Taking care of your incisions

    Getting back to daily activities

    Healthy living