Symptoms Addressed by TAVI

• Chest pain or angina

• Shortness of breath, especially on exertion

• Fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance

• Dizziness or fainting (syncope)

• Heart failure symptoms caused by aortic valve dysfunction

Procedure Overview

1. Pre-procedure Assessment

   • Echocardiography, CT angiography, and cardiac catheterization

   • Blood tests and evaluation of comorbidities

2. TAVI Procedure

   • Local anesthesia with conscious sedation or general anesthesia

   • Catheter inserted via femoral artery (most common) or alternative access

   • Diseased aortic valve replaced with a collapsible prosthetic valve

   • Valve expanded and positioned precisely within the old valve

3. Post-procedure Care

   • Short ICU stay (1–2 days)

   • Monitoring for arrhythmias, bleeding, or vascular complications

   • Discharge typically within 3–5 days

   • Follow-up echocardiograms to ensure valve function

Benefits of TAVI

• Minimally invasive, avoiding open-heart surgery

• Shorter hospital stay and faster recovery

• Immediate symptom relief and improved quality of life

• Suitable for high-risk or elderly patients

• Lower procedural risk in select patient populations

Cost of TAVI in India

Table 1: Average TAVI Cost in India

Factors Affecting TAVI Cost

1. Type of prosthetic valve – Balloon-expandable vs self-expanding valves

2. Hospital and catheter lab facilities – Advanced centers with 3D imaging charge more

3. Patient risk profile – High-risk or complex anatomy may increase cost

4. Pre- and post-procedure care – Imaging, ICU stay, and medications contribute to total cost

5. Complications or additional interventions – May increase overall expenses