What is Aortic Valve Stenosis?
Aortic valve
stenosis occurs when the valve that allows blood to flow from the heart to the
body becomes narrowed or stiff, making it harder for blood to circulate
properly.
Common symptoms
may include:
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Dizziness or fainting
• Fatigue during physical activity
When is this procedure recommended?
TAVI / TAVR may
be recommended for patients with:
• Severe aortic
valve stenosis
• Symptoms related to valve narrowing
• Patients who are at high risk for traditional open-heart surgery
How is the procedure performed?
The procedure
is carried out in a cardiac catheterization laboratory by a specialized team.
It typically
involves:
• Inserting a
catheter through a blood vessel, usually in the groin
• Guiding the catheter to the aortic valve
• Positioning and deploying the new valve inside the diseased valve
• Confirming proper valve function
Benefits of the procedure
This treatment
offers several advantages:
• No open-heart
surgery required
• Shorter recovery time
• Reduced surgical risk in selected patients
• Improved heart function and symptom relief
Is the procedure safe?
TAVI / TAVR is
an advanced and widely used interventional cardiology procedure when performed
by experienced specialists.
A Message to Patients
For patients
with severe aortic valve stenosis,
transcatheter valve replacement can provide an effective treatment option and
help improve heart function and quality of life.