A 91-year-old man successfully undergoes Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) at Fortis Hospital
Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta, successfully conducted Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedure on a 91-year-old man from Ballary, reportedly one of the oldest patients in Karnataka. The patient had been living a healthy lifestyle, however, recently, he started experiencing cardiac problems, which increased over the period with persistent symptoms of giddiness and breathing difficulties. Upon consultation, the doctor in Ballary recommended immediate treatment at Fortis Bannerghatta.
When presented at Fortis Bannerghatta, the patient was diagnosed with acute aortic stenosis (chronic obstruction in the aortic valve that hinders normal blood flow). Dr. Rajpal Singh, Director – of Interventional Cardiology and his team at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta conducted the TAVI procedure, post evaluation of the risk factors associated with an open-heart surgery on the 91-year-old patient.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a cutting-edge technology primarily designed to treat a narrowed aortic valve, particularly in individuals aged 65 years and above. Unlike traditional open-heart surgery, TAVI is a minimally invasive procedure where a new valve is inserted without removing the old, damaged valve. It is particularly suitable for elderly patients at high risk for cardiac surgery. TAVI procedure is not limited to elderly patients. Still, it is also a viable treatment option for younger individuals at high risk of cardiac surgeries and suffering from lung, kidney, and heart ailments.
Dr Rajpal Singh, Director – of Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, said, “The TAVI procedure was completed in less than 30 minutes. Throughout the procedure, the patient remained fully conscious and received optimal protection with a cerebral protection device which is useful in reducing the risk of periprocedural (developing shortly before, during and/or after the procedure) debilitating stroke. Ensuring the precise positioning of the valve across the existing aortic valve and expanding it with a balloon was a major challenge during the surgery. The patient exhibited a remarkable recovery, walking the next day post the surgery and getting discharged within two days.”
