How you prepare

The treatment team will provide instructions on how to prepare for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about the procedure.

Food and medications

Talk to your doctor about:

• When you can take your regular medications and whether you can take them before a TAVR procedure
• When you should stop eating or drinking before the procedure
• Any drug allergies that you have

Clothing and personal items

Your treatment team may recommend that you bring several items to the hospital, including:

• A list of all the medications you take, including those bought without prescriptions
• Eyeglasses, hearing aids or dentures
• Personal care items, such as a brush or comb, toothbrush, and shaving equipment
• Loose-fitting, comfortable clothing
• Items that may help you relax, such as portable music players or books

During your procedure, avoid wearing:

• Contact lenses
• Dentures
• Eyeglasses
• Jewelry
• Nail polish