The Department of Cardiology at the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS BHU), successfully completed two Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedures in one day. TAVI is a modern, minimally invasive procedure used to replace a narrowed or damaged aortic valve through a catheter inserted via an artery, typically in the leg, avoiding the need for conventional open-heart surgery.
This technique is especially suitable for elderly patients and those with medical conditions that increase risk from open-heart surgery.
The two recent patients had complex medical issues: one was a 65-year-old with severe heart failure unresponsive to medications, and the other was a 61-year-old patient also battling oral cancer. Both patients have recovered well and have been discharged from the hospital.
With these procedures, the Cardiology Department has successfully performed four TAVI procedures in the past one and a half years, highlighting the growing capabilities of IMS BHU in advanced cardiac care.
Medical Team
The TAVI procedures were performed by a dedicated Cardiology team led by Prof. Vikas Agarwal (HOD) along with Dr Pratibha Rai, Dr Praveen, Dr Nitesh, Dr Niranjan, Dr Pratap, Dr Bichayan, Dr Aman, and Dr Guranmol.
The Anaesthesia team included AP Singh, Dr Pratima, and Dr Sanjeev. The Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) team comprised Dr Siddharth (HOD CTVS), Dr Arvind Pandey, and Dr Narendra.
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This milestone reflects the dedication and collaborative effort of these departments and enhances the availability of advanced heart treatments at IMS BHU. Such facilities enable patients from Purvanchal and neighboring areas to access specialized cardiac treatment closer to home.
Director IMS SN Sankhwar and Medical Superintendent Puneet commended the entire team for their remarkable achievement.
