Aortic stenosis is a condition where in the aortic valve cannot open or close efficiently during pumping of the blood. Heart exerts extra pressure to pump the blood, which in turn causes breathlessness, chest pain, dizziness and sometimes blackouts. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a procedure that involves specially designed valves made of natural tissue. This valve is implanted at the site of blocked valves to ensure efficient pumping of blood. In this text interview, Dr. Keyur Parikh, has emphasized the utilization of TAVI procedure and its usefulness in treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. Dr.
Keyur Parikh, an Interventional Cardiologist with more than 30 years of experience and Chairman of CIMS (Care Institute of Medical Sciences) Hospital, Ahmedabad, India. 1. Dr. Parikh, what are the patient’s criteria for Transcatheter Aortic valve implantation? Dr. Parikh :…
