In a significant milestone for healthcare in South Gujarat, Shrimad Rajchandra Hospital and Research Centre successfully performed the region’s first-ever Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI). TAVI is an advanced, minimally invasive procedure where a damaged heart valve is replaced via a thin tube, typically inserted from the leg, eliminating the need for open-heart surgery.
The procedure was carried out on a 77-year-old woman suffering from severe aortic stenosis, a condition in which the heart valve narrows and restricts blood flow.
TAVI is a safer option relative to traditional open-heart surgery, especially for elderly and high-risk patients, offering quicker recovery, shorter hospital stays, and fewer complications.
This landmark achievement marks a notable advancement in the region’s healthcare capabilities, bringing world-class, life-saving treatments closer to those in need!