Heart valve disease is a common heart disease related to advancing age. Aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve in the heart) is the most common type of heart valve disease, found to be affecting lakhs of people in India & across the world.
For the treatment of severe aortic stenosis aortic valve replacement is advised but due to risks associated with surgery more than a third of patients don't get timely and adequate treatment, says Dr. Rajneesh Kapoor, Vice Chairman of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta Hospital Gurgram. A patient with symptoms of severe aortic stenosis is at high risk of death if not treated, he added
The doctor informs that "Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (tavr /tavi) is an effective & safe alternative to surgery for aortic valve replacement. It's done with minimum cuts, without sedation, and with no risk of blood loss. The patient is generally discharged from the hospital in a few days and can resume normal activities (under the doctor's advice) very soon. It's considered to be a boon to patients who need aortic valve replacement but are unfit for surgery.
The testimonial from patient Mr Jagdish Singh narrates the experience with heart valve disease & its treatment with TAVR. In the film, Mr Jagdish says that he suffered from acute breathlessness. In the investigation by Dr. Rajneesh Kapoor, it was found that the aortic valve had narrowed to big extent, hampering the proper flow of blood. He says that he & his family were clearly informed by the doctor about the disease and its treatment options.
Upon understanding everything we decided to get treatment by TAVR and we are thankful to Dr. Rajneesh Kapoor for providing the treatment and helping my father, said Dr. V P Singh.
The story of Mr Jagdish is a great reference to heart patients, lifesaving at times!
