TAVI has ushered in new age in treating aortic valve diseases: how it works and who it is for
For several decades, severe aortic valve diseases were treated only with open heart surgery. TAVI has revolutionised the entire process for eligible patients. Unlike traditional surgical procedures, TAVI doesn’t involve cutting through the chest bone. It is often performed under local anesthesia with mild sedation depending on individual patient circumstances
· 9/28/2026, 5:56:05 AM· 2 min read
For several decades, severe aortic valve diseases were treated only with open heart surgery. TAVI has revolutionised the entire process for eligible patients. Unlike traditional surgical procedures, TAVI doesn’t involve cutting through the chest bone. It is often performed under local anesthesia with mild sedation depending on individual patient circumstances
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