Live TAVI/TAVR step by step procedure| RHL Heart Centre by Dr Ravinder Singh Rao & Team | India Live

First time in country. 93 years old freedom fighter undergoes safe live TAVI procedure watched by thousands of cardiologist from all across the globe performed at RHL-Rajasthan hospital, Jaipur

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At RHL Heart Centre, team has completed over 1000+ TAVI procedure collectively, with utmost safety

TAVR is a non-surgical procedure to replace Heart Valve (Aortic) by going from a Groin vessel (like Angioplasty) in the majority (95% to 97%) of the cases. This is US-FDA approved for intermediate and high risk and is better than Open Heart Surgery in certain parameters.

What is TAVI?
TAVI is the most recent method of treating patients with aortic stenosis. Aortic valve is changed without opening the chest through key hole surgery done though the artery of the leg just like angioplasty is done.

Can TAVI be done in previously surgically replaced valve?
Previously surgically replaced valve could either be metallic valve or tissue valve. If the previous valve is a tissue valve then TAVI can be done.

What is TAVI valve made of?
TAVI valve is a biological tissue valve.

Will the patient be put on heart lung machine?
No the patient is not put on heart lung machine.

Will general anaesthesia be given to the patient?
95% of the time general anaesthesia will not be given to the patient.

How many days will the patient be in the hospital?
Immediately post TAVI patient is shifted to ICU. Next day the patient is assessed and if everything is good, the patient is made to walk and observed and if everything is good he/she is shifted to room. The patient is observed for one more day and then can go home.

What are the complications during the procedure?
5-10% of the patient may require permanent pacemaker, 1-2% patient may develop stroke. There can be bleeding from the groin from the catheter is introduced. Rarely aorta can rupture and death can occur.

Will my activity be restricted post TAVI?
TAVI is done to treat and improve your condition. In no way your activity will be restricted or delayed. You will be able to do all your activity right after your discharge and will feel much better.

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