Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI/ TAVR)

What is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI/ TAVR)?

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a surgical procedure performed to replace a blocked or narrowed aortic valve in people who are at greater risk or too sick for open heart surgery. The TAVR(TAVI) procedure involves the implantation of aortic valve without even eliminating the old, damaged valve with the help of a catheter. This procedure can be executed in multiple ways.

How does Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI/ TAVR) help?

TAVI or TAVR can help alleviate the symptoms of severe aortic valve stenosis and may advance survival in people who have a high risk of surgical drawbacks. With a reduced hospit...

How is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation done?

What are benefits and risks of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation treatment?

The procedure has provided an excellent outlook in giving a good alternative to people who are at immediate or greater risk for open heart surgery, but it has some risks associated with it, which a person must be aware of.

The benefits of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation procedure are:

  • Excellent alternative to open heart surgery
  • Decrease in mortality rate
  • Prevents any damage or infection
  • Shorter hospital stay (around 3-5 days)

The risks associated with Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation procedure are:

  • Bleeding
  • Heart rhythm abnormalities
  • Blood vessel complications
  • Kidney disease
  • Problems with the replacement valve
  • Stroke
  • ...

How does Medanta provide care?

The Interventional Cardiology department at Medanta’s Heart Institute is dedicated to delivering catheter-based treatments for structural heart diseases. With our team of world class doctors and modern technology, we are properly equipped to help our patients with the problems in their heart. We promote healthy functioning of the human heart, and strive towards helping our patients at every step of their disease, and make their recovery proc...

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