Questions and Answers – Getting Melody Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV) Therapy
Humanitarian Device
Authorized by Federal law (USA) for use in pediatric and adult patients with a regurgitant or stenotic Right Ventricular Outflow Tract (RVOT) conduit (≥ 16 mm in diameter when originally implanted). The effectiveness of this device for this use has not been demonstrated.
Are physical activities safe?
Physical activities are safe for most patients but you should talk with your heart doctor to decide what is best for you.
Is it safe to have an x-ray with a Melody® valve?
It is completely safe to have an x-ray with a Melody valve.
Is it safe to have an MRI with a Melody valve?
You may safely undergo MRI scanning under specific conditions. If you need a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, tell your doctor or MRI technician that you have a Melody valve.
Is it safe to go through airport security with a Melody valve?
Yes. Airport security systems do not affect Melody valves, and the valve will not set off airport alarms.
How long will my Melody valve last?
Because relatively few patients have had a Melody valve implanted for more than three years, it is hard to predict how long your Melody valve will last beyond that duration. However, from the information we have, you should understand there is up to a 15% chance that you may require another catheterization procedure to restore the function of the Melody valve within one year of placement. Catheterization procedures to restore function of the Melody valve may include balloon angioplasty or placement of another Melody valve within the first year. In addition, you should understand there is up to a 25% chance your conduit may require surgical replacement within three years after placement of your Melody valve.
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
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