Valve For Life UK
Increasing access to transcatheter heart therapies in the UK
Patient Resources
This page provides a range of information to help patients who may have been diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis and are looking to understand the condition more, or find out more about transcatheter heart therapies that are used to treat Aortic Stenosis.
The page features explanations of TAVI and Mitraclip, Aortic Stenosis as well as a an informational video all about the TAVI procedure as well as patient stories.
TAVI Patient Information Video
By Medtronic
Patient Resources
A Decision Aid for Treatment Options for Severe Aortic Stenosis for Patients Deciding Between TAVI and Surgery
Patient Stories
Lewis Benn Patient Story
June 17, 2020
At the very height of the COVID-19 outbreak, retired postman and hospital worker, Lewis Benn, was awaiting treatment for severe aortic stenosis.
Sandra Lightowler Patient Story
September 20, 2020
Sandra Lightowler, whose life has been transformed after having a TAVI is raising awareness of deadly but treatable heart valve disease
