Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation / Replacement
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation / Replacement in Bangalore | Dr. Sreekanth Shetty
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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation / Replacement in Bangalore
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), also known as TAVR, is a minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure used to replace a narrowed aortic valve (aortic stenosis) without the need for open-heart surgery. During the procedure, a replacement valve is guided through a blood vessel—usually from the groin—and deployed directly inside the diseased valve to restore normal blood flow.
Dr. Sreekanth Shetty possesses specialized expertise in structural heart interventions, including complex TAVI/TAVR procedures. Utilizing advanced imaging and state-of-the-art interventional suites, he carefully evaluates each patient to provide precise, valve-in-valve positioning tailored to individual anatomy.
When Is It Recommended?
TAVI/TAVR is typically recommended for patients diagnosed with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis who experience chest pain, breathlessness, or fainting, and who may be at intermediate, high, or prohibitive risk for traditional open-heart surgery due to age or co-existing health conditions.
