Pune: Doctors at a city hospital successfully performed motorised transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) on a 61-year-old patient recently.
The man had suffered severe aortic stenosis. He was deemed unfit for conventional open-heart surgery due to his complex medical history.
Aortic stenosis is a critical condition where the heart’s aortic valve narrows, severely restricting blood flow to the rest of the body. The patient was admitted with symptoms of extreme fatigue and breathlessness.
Dr. Tanmay Kulkarni, a senior interventional cardiologist at Jupiter Hospital, said, “The patient, a Pune resident, suffered from systemic hypertension and had a history of stroke. These factors made him a ‘high-risk’ candidate, ruling out the possibility of traditional open-heart surgery. We opted for motorised TAVI procedure because it allows for minimal invasion for doctors and provides us with technical precision to place the valve exactly where it needs to be.
Unlike traditional surgery, which requires opening the chest and stopping the heart, TAVI is performed through a tiny 1-cm puncture in the groin.
This motorised approach offers even greater control during valve deployment, resulting in less physical trauma and significantly faster recovery for the ailing patient.
The results were immediate. Despite the gravity of the heart procedure, the patient could be discharged just two days after the surgery.
“This procedure is the first of its kind in Pune,” said Dr. Tanmay Kulkarni. “It offers a beacon of hope for elderly patients and those with co-morbidities who are not ideal candidates for invasive surgery. This technology ensures a safer treatment path andmuch quicker return to normal life.”
Rajendra Patil, senior interventional cardiologist, said, “The patient is doing very well. He was admitted on Nov 23, underwent the procedure, and was healthy enough to be discharged by Nov 27.”
This success highlights the shifting landscape of cardiac care in India, where advanced technology is making life-saving heart procedures accessible to those previously considered “inoperable”.
This procedure is the first of its kind in Pune. This technology ensures a safer treatment path and a much quicker return to normal life.
– Published By Times of India
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