TAVI (also known as TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure used to replace a narrowed or damaged aortic valve without the need for open-heart surgery. It is performed using a catheter-based approach, offering a shorter recovery time compared to traditional valve replacement surgery.

What It Involves

• A catheter is guided through a blood vessel, typically from the groin, up to the heart
• A new valve is positioned and expanded within the diseased aortic valve
• Performed under imaging guidance in a catheterization laboratory

Who May Need This

• Patients with severe aortic valve stenosis (narrowing)
• Patients considered high-risk or inoperable for traditional open-heart valve surgery
• Patients advised by their cardiologist that a catheter-based valve replacement is appropriate

What to Expect

Most patients are evaluated with imaging tests prior to the procedure to assess suitability. Recovery time is generally shorter than open-heart surgery, with many patients discharged within a few days, depending on individual clinical condition.

Why Consult Dr. Preeti Sharma

• 22+ years of dedicated experience in cardiology and interventional cardiac care
• 10,000+ cardiac procedures performed, including angiography, angioplasty, and device implantation
• Internationally trained across France, Germany, South Korea, Singapore and Malaysia
• Associate Director, Department of Cardiac Sciences, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun
• Member, Cardiological Society of India (CSI) and Association of Physicians of India (API); Associate Member, American College of Cardiology (ACC)