Darian Overcomes Aortic Stenosis & Medical Inequity Thanks to Medtronic TAVR
Aortic stenosis is a life-threatening disease that is under-diagnosed and under-treated. The survival rate is just 50% at two years for patients diagnosed with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis. Sadly, only 9% of TAVR patients are minorities. How is Medtronic trying to change this healthcare inequity and expand treatment for patients in need? Find out in the inspirational patient story of Mrs. Darian Tymes who received a Medtronic Evolut TAVR by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed at UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. (Video posted on October 17, 2022)
Doctor Interviewed
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed
Interventional Cardiologist
UAB Medicine
Birmingham, AL
(205) 975-1888