Dr. Vivek Kumar – Director, Interventional Cardiology & Head of Structural Heart Program at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali – is a leading specialist offering the best TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) treatment in Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR.

TAVI or TAVR

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), also known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), is a minimally invasive procedure to replace a diseased aortic valve without open-heart surgery.

Many patients with valve disease have no symptoms initially. The condition is often discovered during routine tests such as an ECG or echocardiogram. Symptoms that may appear include chest pain, fatigue, light-headedness, shortness of breath or syncope (fainting).

People with mild valve problems can live a full life, but when the disease progresses to severe aortic stenosis, repair or replacement becomes necessary. If the valve is suitable, Balloon Valvuloplasty may be considered. When the valve cannot be repaired or the patient is high-risk for bypass surgery, TAVI is often the preferred option.

Best TAVI Treatment in Ghaziabad Delhi NCR by Dr Vivek Kumar

Valve Replacement Options

  • Open-heart surgery
  • Minimally invasive / catheter-based procedures (preferred in suitable patients because of faster recovery and lower risk)

What is TAVI?

  • TAVI is one of the most advanced and safe valve replacement options available today.
  • It is a minimally invasive procedure performed through a small incision, usually in the groin.
  • It is especially beneficial for patients who are high-risk or intermediate-risk for conventional open-heart surgery.

TAVI for Aortic Stenosis – How the Procedure Works

The procedure is similar in concept to coronary stenting.

  • General or local anaesthesia with sedation is given. The procedure usually takes 1–2 hours.
  • A thin catheter carrying a new tissue valve (mounted on a balloon or self-expanding frame) is inserted through an artery in the groin or under the collarbone and guided to the diseased aortic valve.
  • The balloon is inflated (or the self-expanding valve is released) to position the new valve inside the old one.
  • The new valve expands, pushes the old leaflets aside and immediately begins regulating blood flow.
  • The catheter is withdrawn and the access site is closed.

After the Procedure

  • Patients are monitored in a recovery area and usually stay in hospital for a few days.
  • Mild pain or discomfort at the access site is common and managed with pain relief medicines.
  • Most patients return to normal daily activities within 2–3 weeks.
  • Blood-thinning medication is prescribed for a period of time to prevent clot formation.
  • Regular follow-up with the cardiologist is essential.

Why choose Dr. Vivek Kumar for TAVI in Ghaziabad & Delhi NCR?
As Director – Interventional Cardiology & Head of Structural Heart Program at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, Dr. Vivek Kumar has extensive experience in complex structural heart interventions including TAVI/TAVR. Patients from across Delhi NCR trust him for precise, evidence-based care and excellent outcomes.