Adult Cardiology

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

17 Mar

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

A minimally invasive heart procedure to replace a thickened aortic valve that can’t fully open which results in insufficient blood supply is called TAVI. TAVI can restore blood circulation.

Indications for TAVI

  • It is a treatment for aortic valve stenosis (when the heart's aortic valve thickens and becomes stiff), which results in a problem in valve opening and a reduction in blood circulation.
  • An alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement

Procedure

  • Anesthesia is given to the patient.
  • There are three approaches to the TAVI procedure - Transfemoral –where a small incision is made in the leg. - Transapical – where an incision is made in the chest between the ribs. - Transaortic – where an incision is made in the upper chest.
  • A catheter is inserted in the heart.
  • Then a new valve is placed in the area of the aortic valve with the help of a balloon on the catheter.
  • After that, the catheter is removed, stitching & bandaging are done and the patient is shifted into ICU.

Risks factors

  • Bleeding
  • Stroke
  • Kidney disease
  • Heart attack
  • Infection
  • Arrhythmias
  • Regurgitation

Management

  • Regular follow-ups
  • Quit smoking
  • Regular exercise
  • Weight maintenance
  • A balanced diet
  • Blood thinners and antibiotics as prescribed

Some Facts about TAVI

Number of days taken for initial investigations 2
Number of days in ICU 1
Number of days in Room 3
Follow up days

7
Total days required to stay overseas for treatment 13

Role of Parishay Healthcare in Planning TAVI!

After you contact us, a relationship manager is allocated to you who arranges a teleconsultation with an excellent healthcare provider according to your need. After your consent, we move forward with your untroubled travel arrangements, treatment plan, and follow-up care.

For more information visit our website www.parishayafrica.com

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