When classical aortic valve replacement surgery cannot be performed due to the patient's age and concomitant pathology and becomes too life-threatening, a TAVI procedure is performed.

What is TAVI?

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a minimally invasive surgery that allows the aortic valve to be replaced without incisions in the chest. All manipulations are performed through a catheter inserted into a blood vessel, making the procedure less traumatic and safer, especially for elderly patients and those contraindicated to open surgery.

Benefits of TAVI:

• Easy tolerance - the operation is performed without general anesthesia.
• Rapid recovery and rehabilitation.
• High efficacy: improves quality of life and reduces mortality in elderly high-risk patients.
• Suitable even for patients with comorbidities and contraindications to traditional surgery.
• No age restrictions

Possible risks:

Although TAVI is considered a safe procedure, vascular complications or the need for a pacemaker may occasionally occur. However, bleeding and kidney problems are less common than with traditional surgery.

How does the procedure work?

TAVI is accomplished through accesses:

• Femoral artery (in the leg).
• Apex of the heart (performed jointly by cardiac surgeons and interventional cardiologists)

Important information: You will be seen by a panel of doctors, including an interventional (endovascular) cardiologist, cardiac surgeon, and other specialists before a decision is made. Contraindications include active heart infections, severe kidney failure, and allergies to contrast agents.

If you have questions about the TAVI procedure and want to find out if it's right for you, schedule a consultation by calling the Contact Center numbers: