The patient first underwent Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) followed by a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
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A team of doctors from SDM Narayana Heart Centre at Dharwad in Karnataka performed a rare and advanced high-end cardiology procedure resulting in a new lease of life to a patient with complex heart problems.
The doctors performed a successful advanced cardiac intervention Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR ) for stabilising a critically-ill patient.
Dayanand (name changed), an elderly patient suffering from persistent chest pain for over five months, was diagnosed with severe calcific aortic stenosis along with significant coronary artery disease — two life-threatening conditions — that demanded urgent medical attention.
He underwent a thorough evaluation at SDM Narayana Heart Centre by consultant cardiologist Dr. Ravi S. Jainapur.
The patient first underwent Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) with stenting of the mid segment of the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery — one of the major arteries supplying blood to the heart.
This was followed by a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), minimally invasive procedure to replace the narrowed aortic valve that had been obstructing blood flow.
After the surgery by Dr. Ravi S. Jainapur and his team, the patient’s vitals stabilised remarkably well. After follow-up tests confirmed that heart function had improved significantly, the patient was discharged.
According to Dr. Jainapur, unlike the traditional valve replacement, TAVR is minimally invasive, involves a shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery time, and significantly less physical trauma.
Facility Director at SDM Narayana Heart Centre Shashikumar I. Pattanshetti said that the team’s expertise and patient-focused approach had helped in making complex treatments accessible and effective
Published – June 25, 2025 11:08 am IST
