Doctors at Kauvery Hospital perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement on 78-year-old patient
Chennai: Kauvery Hospital in Alwarpet performed an emergency transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure, saving the life of a 78-year-old man.
The patient had initially sought consultation for exertional breathlessness and was diagnosed to have severe calcified aortic valve stenosis.
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However, the patient became unwell before his scheduled TAVR and was rushed to the hospital. He had collapsed and was unresponsive on arrival at Emergency Room, and the team quickly initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Upon successful resuscitation, the cardiac team decided to perform an emergency TAVR procedure. Within two hours the patient underwent a successful procedure.
Post-procedure, he was closely monitored and then mobilized over two days; The TAVR was functioning well. He was discharged relieved of all symptoms.
Aortic stenosis is more prevalent above the age of 65, with symptoms including chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, and fainting spells. TAVR, as a minimally invasive advanced procedure, eliminates the need for open-heart surgery, making it a preferred option for severe aortic valve stenosis in high-risk patients.
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