Transcatheter aortic valve replacement places a new valve inside a narrowed aortic valve without open-heart surgery. A folded artificial valve is passed through a catheter, usually from the groin artery, and expanded within the old valve, which pushes aside the diseased leaflets.

Patients seeking a cardiologist in Borivali for severe aortic stenosis are assessed by a cardiologist and heart surgeon together, a group often called the heart team. Symptoms include breathlessness on effort, chest pain, dizziness and fainting. Echocardiography, CT scans and angiography measure the valve and the access vessels. TAVR is generally considered for older patients or those at higher surgical risk, while surgery is often preferred for younger, fitter patients because long-term valve durability is better established.

The procedure is performed in the cath lab or hybrid theatre, often under sedation, and many patients are mobile within a day. Hospital stay is commonly a few days, and blood thinners and dental hygiene advice follow. Regular echocardiograms check valve function.

How the Procedure Can Help

TAVR can relieve symptoms of aortic stenosis, improve exercise ability and avoid the longer recovery of open-heart surgery in suitable patients.

Risks and Considerations

Risks include stroke, bleeding, damage to blood vessels, leakage around the valve, kidney strain, rhythm problems that may need a pacemaker, and uncertainty about very long-term durability. Fever, new breathlessness, weakness, or leg pain afterwards should be reviewed immediately. Availability depends on the hospital and the team, so patients should ask about the service.