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Ep 465 – TAVR Surgery: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

Oct 8, 2024

Dive into the complexities of post-TAVR surgery and the debates around when it's safe to resume massage therapy. Discover the delicate balance between patient preferences and medical advice. Explore how AI can assist in clinical decision-making and enhance recovery experiences. Unearth the psychological benefits of touch for cardiac surgery patients. The conversation highlights the necessity for personalized approaches and the careful considerations for safe therapeutic practices.

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The podcast emphasizes the necessity for massage therapists to collaborate with clients' healthcare teams to ensure safe practices post-surgery.

It discusses the importance of applying evidence-based practices rather than solely relying on AI-generated information for client care decisions.

Deep dives

Utilizing MassageBook for Practice Management

MassageBook is presented as a comprehensive solution for massage therapists to manage their practices effectively. It streamlines essential functions such as scheduling, payments, and marketing, allowing therapists to concentrate on their primary role of helping clients. The software provides a user-friendly interface that simplifies these processes, making it easier for therapists to grow their client base. Additionally, there is a promotional offer for new users to receive a discount after a free trial, incentivizing practitioners to adopt the tool.

Intro

2min

Navigating Post-Surgery Massage: A Case Study in Decision-Making

3min

Understanding TAVR and Post-Surgery Recovery

7min

Understanding the Role of Massage Post-Cardiac Surgery

5min

Navigating Massage Therapy for Cardiac Surgery Recovery

3min

A client had a complex surgical procedure on her heart two weeks prior, but it was conducted by way of a catheter threaded up her femoral artery and aorta. Now, she wants to receive massage again. A quick Google search suggests that it would be OK. Her MT is skeptical and wants to be more conservative. Who is right?

Listen on for information about transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) surgery, using AI to make clinical decisions, and how to get to “yes” for people who have recently had surgery.

Host Bio:        

Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is also a long-time Massage & Bodywork columnist, most notably of the Pathology Perspectives column. Werner is also ABMP’s partner on Pocket Pathology, a web-based app and quick reference program that puts key information for nearly 200 common pathologies at your fingertips. Werner’s books are available at www.booksofdiscovery.com. And more information about her is available at www.ruthwerner.com.   

Resources: 

Pocket Pathology: https://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app

Braun, L.A. et al. (2012) ‘Massage therapy for cardiac surgery patients--a randomized trial’, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 144(6), pp. 1453–1459, 1459.e1. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2012.04.027.

Grafton-Clarke, C. et al. (2019) ‘Can postoperative massage therapy reduce pain and anxiety in cardiac surgery patients?’, Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, 28(5), pp. 716–721. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1093/icvts/ivy310.

Patients Who Stay in Hospital Less Than 3 Days After TAVR Fare Better (no date) American College of Cardiology. Available at: https://www.acc.org/about-acc/press-releases/2019/03/04/13/53/http%3a%2f%2fwww.acc.org%2fabout-acc%2fpress-releases%2f2019%2f03%2f04%2f13%2f53%2fpatients-who-stay-in-hospital-less-than-3-days-after-tavr-fare-better (Accessed: 26 September 2024).

Pressler, A. et al. (2018) ‘Long-term effect of exercise training in patients after transcatheter aortic valve implantation: Follow-up of the SPORT:TAVI randomised pilot study’, European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 25(8), pp. 794–801. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/2047487318765233.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) (no date). Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17570-transcatheter-aortic-valve-replacement-tavr (Accessed: 25 September 2024).

Wang, A.T. et al. (2010) ‘Massage therapy after cardiac surgery’, Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 22(3), pp. 225–229. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semtcvs.2010.10.005.

What recovery looks like 6 months after an aortic valve replacement (2023). Available at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/6-months-after-aortic-valve-replacements (Accessed: 25 September 2024).

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Books of Discovery: www.booksofdiscovery.com

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