Non-Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement

Missy Curtis, M.S., R.T.(R)(CT)ARRT(CNMT)NMTCB

Disclaimer:

This CE activity may be available in multiple formats or from different CE sponsors. ARRT regulations state that an individual may not repeat a CE activity for credit if it was reported in the same CE biennium.

1.0 Credit

Category A

This course will be helpful in fulfilling structured education and CQR credits

Course Description

Fully competent heart valves are of the utmost importance when it comes to maintaining cardiac health. Sometimes, these hardworking valves malfunction and can cause issues which threaten a patient’s overall health. Although pharmacological agents are available for some cardiac conditions, there are not medications to treat aortic valve stenosis or regurgitation. The gold standard for valve replacement is to have it replaced in the operating room. Many patients are not candidates for surgery though, and fortunately there is another less invasive option. This lecture will explain how the aortic valve works and the TAVR procedure to replace it.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the audience will be able to:

Describe blood flow through the heart
Recognize the importance of functioning cardiac valves
Identify causes and symptoms of valve insufficiency
Explain the TAVR procedure as it relates to the cardiac cath lab

Course Details

Completion Time: 55 minutes
Course Published: 5/2022
Course Expires: 6/1/2024 at 12:01 am CST

Speaker Bio

Missy Curtis, M.S., R.T.(R)(CT)ARRT(CNMT)NMTCB

Missy Curtis is an Instructor in the Department of Radiologic Sciences at the University of South Alabama. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences in 2007, and her Masters in Instructional Design and Development in 2016. Before she became an Instructor, she worked at Mobile, Alabama’s only Level One trauma center for 14 years. It is because of her experience at University Hospital, that she has a passion for challenging students to think outside the box and see the bigger picture when faced with difficult situations. She is an active member of the ALSRT and currently serves as Junior ASRT Delegate and President-elect. When she is not working, she spends her time with her husband and three kids, usually at one of their sporting events.