Breakthrough in Heart Care: India’s First TAVI with Advanced Imaging (IVUS)
Jaipur, 24 Sep — In a first for India, a 60-year-old patient with severe aortic stenosis has successfully undergone a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) guided by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). This pioneering step marks a new era in treating heart valve disease with greater precision, safety, and durability.The case was especially challenging as the patient had previously undergone bypass surgery, making another open-heart operation extremely risky. At just 60 years of age, the priority was not only to address his immediate condition but also to ensure a solution that could safeguard his long-term heart health.The procedure used an advanced tissue valve designed to last significantly longer than conventional options. Laboratory studies demonstrate durability equivalent to 25...










