Innovative Heart Valve Procedure Gives 87-year-old Patient a New Lease of Life
Innovative Surgery carried out on 87-year-old
Hyderabad: In a remarkable case of cutting-edge medical intervention, a 87-year-old patient, Suman Reddy (name changed) successfully underwent a lifesaving Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda.
The procedure, performed by Dr. Pramod Kumar Kuchulakanti and his expert team, demonstrates the transformative potential of minimally invasive cardiac treatments for elderly patients with complex health challenges. This life-changing, minimally invasive treatment not only restored her heart function, but also significantly improved her quality of life.
Dr Pramod Kumar Kuchulakanti, senior consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad explained, "TAVI has transformed the treatment of aortic stenosis, particularly for patients who are not candidates for traditional open-heart surgery. The success of this procedure highlights the tremendous potential of this technology to improve patients' lives.
The precision and safety of TAVI enable rapid recovery, even in elderly patients with multiple health challenges," he said.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and typically takes less than an hour, allowing patients to resume normal activities soon after.
"The success of this treatment underscores the importance of advanced, minimally invasive procedures in improving patient outcomes. It marks a significant milestone in the adoption of TAVI as a routine treatment for severe aortic stenosis, helping to save lives and restore health with minimal recovery time," Dr Pramod Kumar explained.
