Trusted Heart Valve Experts Transforming Lives Through Pioneering TAVI Excellence
The Valve Clinic is the leading team for TAVI procedures. The home of next-generation TAVI and TMVR – effective and minimally invasive alternatives for patients unable to undergo open heart surgery.
A tiny incision is all we need to heal your ailing heart.
What is Aortic Stenosis?
Aortic stenosis is the narrowing of the valve between the left ventricle and the aorta. This is often caused by the build-up of calcium (mineral deposits) on the aortic valve’s leaflets. When the valve cannot fully open, less oxygen-rich blood flows to the body.
This forces the heart to work harder to pump blood and eventually can lead to heart failure. The symptoms of aortic valve stenosis include chest pain, lightheadedness, dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
Causes of Aortic Valve Stenosis?
Age
Calcium build-up
Genetic predisposition
Rheumatic heart disease
What is TAVI?
This minimally invasive surgical procedure repairs the valve without opening the chest through arteries in your leg.
The surgery may be called a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Somewhat similar to a stent placed in an artery, the TAVR approach delivers a fully collapsible replacement valve to the valve site through a catheter.
Once the new valve is expanded, it pushes the old valve leaflets out of the way and the tissue in the replacement valve takes over the job of regulating blood flow.
Types of TAVI Valves
Balloon Expandable Valve
Self Expading Valve
How is TAVI or TAVR different from the standard valve replacement?
TAVI and TMVR are novel, (US) FDA Approved, technically advanced, and minimally invasive procedures. suitable for people with symptomatic aortic stenosis who are even low-risk or do not have the fitness to undergo standard valve replacement surgery.
Benefits of TAVI
- Minimally invasive procedure - done with an instrument inserted through a blood vessel
- Less painful than the traditional open-heart surgery
- The hospital stay is reduced to 48 hours
- Offers improved quality of life in patients who cannot undergo traditional surgical aortic valve replacement
Open-heart surgery
- Invasive – need the chest to be opened
- Comorbidities might render the patients unfit for surgery
- Longer hospital stays
- Complications are more likely
The Team
At The Valve Clinic, cardiovascular specialists work as a team to provide proper comprehensive care for patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
The team comprises of, but is not limited to, radiologists, nurses, anesthesiologists and cardiac surgeons. Meet the team performing the highest number of TAVI cases in the city.
- the first complete percutaneous subclavian access of TAVI
- the first double valve in mitral and aortic positions in the same setting in India
- the first Evolut pro in Western India
- the first Hydra commercial use in Mumbai
Why Choose The Valve Clinic ?
Best of experts in the field of Transcatheter Valve Therapies
Meticulous planning with round-the-clock, dedicated staff, not only to take care of operative but also pre & post-operative care
Only team in Western India having 2 proctors, who travel all around the country to proctor (teach) TAVI
We offer Cost-effective treatment
FAQ's
The advanced technologies have been researched on and improved over a decade now. Backed by a strong evidence base, these procedures are known all around the world to have a positive impact on patients.
If you’re categorized as high-risk for surgeries, these procedures might give a sigh of relief for you as they do not need the high level of fitness needed for open surgery. Contact us today to book an appointment and get your condition evaluated.
Our team is highly specialized and dedicated on these procedures making The Valve Clinic your go to place for a smooth run for minimally invasive cardiac valve procedures. All our staff are highly skilled, trained, and dedicated to make your experience a pleasant one as possible with minimum stress.
For any emergencies or to book a consultation contact us on +91 90045 06263.
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