Transcatheter aortic valve placement

Transcatheter aortic valve placement (TAVI)

Transcatheter aortic valve placement (TAVI) 

The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the human body, it transports blood from the heart to the rest of the body’s organs.  The medical condition in which the aortic valve is stiff and narrow is called Aortic valve stenosis, leading to decreased blood flow and the patient suffers from some pain and health problems. Professor Dr. Mohamed El-Ghannam, a consultant of open heart and minimally invasive surgery, clarified that transcatheter aortic valve placement (TAVI) surgery is the perfect solution to treat aortic valve stenosis, especially for cases that find it difficult to undergo open heart surgery.

Who is a good candidate for Transcatheter aortic valve placement (TAVI) ? 

  TAVI is an effective option for people who have limited choices for the treatment of aortic valve stenosis. Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam recommends it to:
  • Patients with severe aortic stenosis have symptoms such as shortness of breath and chest pain. 
  • For changing a biological tissue aortic valve that isn’t working efficiently.
  • Patients have another health condition, such as lung or kidney disease, which makes open-heart valve replacement surgery too risky.

Procedures of TAVI with Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam 

The Transcatheter aortic valve placement (TAVI) procedures include:
  • First dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam tries to insert the catheter in several ways depending on the patient’s health and the health of his blood vessels.
  • The doctor may use the femoral artery, in the groin area, or blood vessels in the chest to insert the thin and flexible catheter. 
  • Then the catheter to the heart and the new valve are implanted, and the doctor places it in the aortic valve area using X-rays to guide the catheter to the desired location.
  • Then he inflates the balloon to fix the new valve, then withdraws the catheter and the new valve is left in place. 
Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam is distinguished by his efficiency and mastery of this advanced technique, as he holds prestigious academic certificates and international fellowships, and is an active member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, which confirms his distinction and leadership in this field.

What is TAVI recovery time ? 

In most cases, the patient can go home one to two days after a TAVI procedure.  Before the patient leaves the hospital, dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam discusses with him about what he can and can’t do. Also after 2 weeks, the patient may be able to return to work and normal daily activities.  To conclude, despite the high success rate of transcatheter aortic valve placement (TAVI), like any surgical procedure, it has several risks, so the patient must choose a skilled doctor with experience in using cardiac catheterization.  As Prof. Dr. Mohammed El-Ghannam, a consultant in open heart and minimally invasive surgery, he follows the highest standards of safety, security, and infection control to ensure patient safety and faster recovery.
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