The TAVI procedure at Chandigarh PGI offers a major minimally invasive alternative for high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis who cannot undergo open-heart surgery. Key benefits include:
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Alternative for Inoperable Patients: The primary benefit is providing a life-saving treatment option for patients who are too frail or have other conditions that make open-heart surgery too dangerous. For these patients, it can improve quality of life and life expectancy.
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Minimally Invasive and Quicker Recovery: TAVI is performed through a small incision in the groin artery, so there is no need for a chest incision or a heart-lung machine. This leads to significantly faster recovery; many patients at PGI have been discharged within 2 to 3 days after the procedure