TAVR/TAVI replaces a diseased aortic valve through a small catheter, avoiding open-heart surgery. Patients typically leave the hospital within 3–5 days and resume normal activity in 1–2 weeks, compared to 6–8 weeks after surgical valve replacement. At Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, the procedure is performed by Dr. Rajneesh Kapoor, Chairman of Interventional Cardiology, as part of a dedicated structural heart team.
Transcatheter heart valves used in TAVR/TAVI have shown durability comparable to surgical valves in long-term studies, generally lasting 10–15 years depending on the valve type, patient age, and underlying heart condition. Your cardiologist will assess valve durability expectations specific to your case during consultation.
Most patients do not feel the artificial valve after recovery. Some notice an initial adjustment period of a few weeks as the heart adapts to improved blood flow, but the valve itself is not perceptible in daily life. Any persistent symptoms should be reported to your cardiologist promptly.
TAVR/TAVI is generally recommended for patients with severe aortic stenosis, especially those at high or intermediate surgical risk due to age or other health conditions. A cardiologist evaluates candidacy using imaging, blood tests, and a frailty assessment — Dr. Rajneesh Kapoor and the interventional cardiology team at Medanta Gurugram conduct this evaluation as part of the pre-procedure workup.
TAVR/TAVI treatment at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram typically starts from ₹15 lakh, with the final cost depending on the valve type, hospital stay duration, and the patient's overall clinical condition.
Yes. Many patients travel to Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, from Delhi NCR, Lucknow, Bhopal, Jammu, and other cities across North and Central India to consult Dr. Rajneesh Kapoor for TAVI/TAVR and other structural heart treatments. Medanta offers video consultations so your reports can be reviewed before you travel, a dedicated outstation patient desk to coordinate your visit, and assistance with accommodation and travel logistics during your treatment.
Dr. Rajneesh Kapoor, Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, specializes in TAVR/TAVI and other structural heart interventions, with over 250 published articles in national and international medical journals.
