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.
When it comes to ailments of the heart, Aortic Stenosis (AS) is one of the most common diseases, especially when it comes to senior citizens. It occurs when…
There has been news of hope in recent years for the treatment of a common heart condition Aortic Stenosis, a procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). It…
The possibility of having heart disease or a heart valve condition is overwhelming and frightening for most people. That is why having an understanding of heart diseases is…
Doctor's Speak
Dr. Manik Chopra, a leading Interventional Cardiologist from Ahmedabad talks about the TAVR procedure, the risks involved and the ultimate benefits a patient can reap by opting for this procedure.
Dr. Ramesh Daggubati from NYU Winthrop Hospital, USA and Dr. Ashwin Mehta from Jaslok Hospital, India discuss the aortic stenosis scenario in India and how Indian Transcatheter Heart Valve – MYVAL is a new lifeline for patients.
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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.