The minimally invasive Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation/Replacement (TAVI/TAVR) procedure is performed by a team of the Best Cardiologist in Pune and Cardiac surgeons. A long hollow tube (sheath) is guided into the femoral artery in the groin using special imaging equipment, a catheter with a balloon on the tip is threaded through the sheath and into the heart.
A collapsible replacement valve is delivered to the valve site through the catheter. Once in position, it is unfurled and begins working. The Tissue valve is held in place by a metal frame and is designed to work like your own heart valve. Dr. Priya Palimkar at Om Heart Care Is the Best Heart Specialist in Pune. She Performs Best Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in Pune. Book an Appointment Now!
TAVI and TMVR are novel, (US) FDA Approved, technically advanced, and minimally invasive procedures. suitable for people with symptomatic aortic stenosis who are even low-risk or do not have the fitness to undergo standard valve replacement surgery.