Heart valve replacement without surgery, patients can live normally for many years

No need for chest opening or general anesthesia, patients can still undergo heart valve replacement and recover quickly thanks to the TAVI technique. This method has helped many cardiovascular patients, especially the elderly, improve their health and return to normal life.

The TAVI technique, also known as transcatheter aortic valve replacement, is an advanced method to treat aortic valve stenosis in patients. It replaces the heart valve without general anesthesia, without opening the chest, without opening the heart of the patient.

This is a minimally invasive procedure, suitable for patients with severe or very severe aortic stenosis, elderly patients, frail individuals, or those with comorbidities.

Doctors performing the TAVI technique

PHOTO: UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY HCMC HOSPITAL

After TAVI surgery, the patient can fully resume normal activities. Mr. Trần Văn Chỉ has been examined since 2022 with symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath, and was diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis up to 80%, at a very severe level.

He was admitted to the University of Medicine and Pharmacy HCMC Hospital and treated with the TAVI technique. After discharge, Mr. Trần Văn Chỉ returned to daily life with continuously improving health.

Although TAVI is an excellent method for treating aortic valve stenosis, this solution cannot be applied to all patients. According to Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Hoang Dinh, Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, each patient has different characteristics, therefore doctors need to collaborate to decide the appropriate treatment method for each case.