Aortic Stenosis/TAVR/TAVI
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is minimally invasive heart surgery performed to replace narrow aortic valves in the heart. TAVR/TAVI enables you to return to routine activity more quickly than open-heart surgery. Patients who have undertaken the procedure describe an enhancement in their quality of life shortly post-procedure. Additional benefits include a brief hospital stay, absence of chest marks and instant ease from symptoms, improved heart function, and reduced pain and worry.
Aortic stenosis (AS) is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition affecting millions worldwide. While the condition can develop slowly over time, it can quickly become a major health…
What Is Aortic Stenosis? Aortic stenosis is a condition in which the aortic valve in the heart becomes narrowed or blocked, making it difficult for blood to flow…
Doctor's Speak
Dr.K.K. Sethi, the Chairman of Delhi Heart & Lung Institute and an initiator of Interventional Cardiology imparts his knowledge regarding Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and distinctly points out the differences between tissue valves and metal valves.
Dr. KK Sethi, an expert in the field of cardiology explains the TAVR procedure, replacement surgery, what happens to the old valve once it is replaced with a TAVR procedure and some simple tips to lead a healthy life.
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I have mild to moderate AS now.It is since 1966 or so /or may be congenital.I dont have any problem except murmurs and may be running problem.I am 75 now .What I should do.