TAVI
Website : www.thewellingtoncardiacservices.com
Conventional aortic valve replacement surgery is a tried and tested treatment with excellent results in many patients but it is a major heart operation which involves opening the chest (‘sternotomy’) and going on the heart-lung bypass machine.
The following types of people would be considered excellent candidates for trans-catheter aortic valve implantation:-
- Elderly patients
- Patients previously unsuitable for valve surgery
Trans-catheter aortic valve implantations involve a team of cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and anesthetists who all have substantial experience in performing the procedure. For futher information and for details of the consultants carrying out this procedure at The Wellington Hospital, please contact the Enquiry line on 0207 483 5148.
Edwards SAPIEN XT™ Transcatheter Heart Valve
www.edwards.com
To view an animation of the TAVI procedure, using the Edwards Sapien Valve, please click the play button below.
