Non-Invasive Surgery to Cure 76-Year-Old Aortic Stenosis Patient

In a first of its kind in India, a 76-year-old woman diagnosed with aortic stenosis was cured through non-invasive surgery in just 45 minutes.

Aortic stenosis is a medical condition that restricts blood flow through the heart's aortic valve. In a first of its kind in India, a 76-year-old woman diagnosed with aortic stenosis was cured through non-invasive surgery in just 45 minutes, doctors reported.

According to the doctors, Rama Dhamani's aortic valve in the heart was narrowing, and an open heart surgery was not possible because of her age.

Aortic Valve Stenosis - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Replacement
Aortic valve Stenosis is an abnormal narrowing of the c valve. Symptoms include angina, and that of heart failure. Aortic valve replacement is effective therapy.

‘Using Trans Cathether Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), a non invasive procedure, doctors have cured a 76-year-old woman diagnosed with aortic stenosis.’

After analyzing the patient's condition, who also had a history of lung infection and knee problems, doctors earlier this week performed Trans Cathether Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) - a non invasive procedure.

This particular procedure is a combination of innovative pre-crimped self expandable, ready to use valve replacement along with Angioplasty.

"Elderly patients are at extreme risk while undergoing open heart surgery as their fragile body might not take the stress of such long procedures," Purshotam Lal, interventions cardiologist and Chairman, Metro Group of Hospitals, said.

Recent Advancements in Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery is a formidable field in treating congenital heart diseases, valve replacements, atrial fibrillation, and coronary heart disease.

"With this new advancement, a surgery that took four to five hours to replace the aorta valve, can now be done in less than 45 Minutes. It will be a boon for elderly and patients unfit for open heart surgeries," Lal said.

The patient has completely recovered and returned home within two days of the surgery.

Aortic Stenosis Risk Doubled by Family History
It is well-known among clinicians that aortic stenosis is the most common heart valve disease in the elderly and is often caused by calcification of a normal valve.

"I was not fit to have open heart surgery due to my age and other health problems. But my hopes were rekindled when I learned about the possibility of having the procedure without any surgery and minimal complications involved," said Rama Dhamani.

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