Aortic stenosis occurs when the heart's aortic valve narrows or stiffens, causing your heart to work significantly harder to pump blood. Over time, this can cause weariness, shortness of breath, chest pain, and even heart failure.
Previously, replacing a broken valve required open-heart surgery. However, with modern cardiac care, patients now have a safer and speedier alternative: TAVR/TAVI.
What is TAVR or TAVI?
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), also called Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), is a minimally invasive heart treatment that replaces a damaged aortic valve. Instead of exposing the chest, surgeons introduce a thin catheter (tube), typically through an artery in the leg, to guide and put a new valve inside the old damaged one.
Who Can Benefit from TAVR and TAVI?
The process is suitable for those who:
- Have significant aortic stenosis.
- Are unsuitable for open-heart surgery because of their age or other medical issues.
- Need a faster recovery and a shorter hospital stay.
Your cardiologist will propose TAVR following a thorough assessment that includes advanced imaging and heart function tests.
Benefits of TAVR / TAVI:
- No open-heart surgery is required
- Faster healing and shorter hospital stay
- Smaller incisions and less scarring
- Symptom alleviation leads to improved quality of life
- Reduced risk of problems in appropriate patients
Life after TAVR
Most patients notice a significant improvement in their energy levels and respiration within a few days. Regular follow-ups, medication, and healthy lifestyle modifications will help ensure that your new valve works properly for many years.
Advanced Heart Care with Human Touch
Every TAVR / TAVI operation at our clinic is carried out by an experienced team of interventional cardiologists, who use cutting-edge technology and a patient-first approach because your heart deserves better.