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TAVI is transcatheter aortic valve implantation, a treatment option for severe aortic valve stenosis.
The doctor determines the method and duration after examination, review of your records and assessment of the extent of treatment.
The need for admission and timing of discharge depend on the method, anaesthesia and your general health. Obtain a plan from the medical centre before travelling.
Allow time for rest, care of the treated area and help after discharge. You will receive instructions specific to the procedure.
Arrange the next examination and, when necessary, removal of sutures or dressings with the clinical team. Your return journey should fit this plan.
Work, exercise and travel depend on healing and medical clearance; there is no single timetable for everyone.
TAVI places a new aortic valve using a catheter, usually through a blood vessel in the groin. Other access routes may be considered according to anatomy. It can avoid a conventional open-chest operation in suitable patients, but eligibility, risks and long-term planning must be assessed by the heart team.
TAVI is considered for severe aortic valve stenosis. The heart team assesses symptoms, severity, general health, valve and vessel anatomy and the option of surgical replacement. Procedure duration and local anaesthesia, sedation or general anaesthesia depend on the treatment plan.
Recovery is often shorter than after open surgery, but age, other illnesses, catheter access and complications affect the course. The heart team sets activity, medicines and follow-up after discharge.
Treatment and travel are coordinated around your circumstances and the agreed care plan.
Your records and expectations are collected to arrange a specialist consultation. Requests for further information are followed up before travel.
Consultations and visits are arranged according to the doctor’s and medical centre’s schedules.
Interpreter and travel support can be coordinated to assist communication with your doctor and medical centre.
Post-treatment visits and online follow-up, when available, are considered in accordance with the doctor’s plan.
Before travelling, check insurance coverage, exclusions and approval requirements with your insurer in your country of residence.
Contact the Medisa team to discuss your request and arrange an initial consultation.
Both replace a valve, but access and suitability differ. This is a general comparison and does not determine the right treatment for an individual.
| Topic | TAVI | SAVR |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Usually a catheter through a blood vessel; the route depends on anatomy. | Surgical access to the heart; the incision depends on the technique. |
| Anaesthesia | Local anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia, according to the plan. | Usually general anaesthesia. |
| Duration | Depends on access and the patient’s condition. | Depends on surgical extent and any additional procedures. |
| Admission | May be shorter in selected patients; discharge follows assessment. | A longer admission and care period may be needed. |
| Recovery | Often faster in suitable patients, with individual timing. | Healing of the incision and, when divided, breastbone contributes to recovery. |
| Scars | Catheter entry site or a limited incision depending on access. | A surgical incision appropriate to the method. |
| Valve choice | The implantable valve and long-term plan need review. | Choice depends on age, health and the treatment plan. |
| Patient selection | Age alone is insufficient; anatomy and heart-team assessment matter. | Age, surgical risk, valve durability and other treatment needs are considered. |
For a suitable patient, TAVI may mean a smaller incision and shorter admission or recovery. It still carries risks including bleeding, vascular injury, stroke, infection and a possible need for a pacemaker. Benefits and risks must be compared for that individual.
Durability depends on the valve, age, other conditions and follow-up. No fixed lifespan applies to everyone. Discuss future intervention and valve-monitoring plans before choosing treatment.
The team selects echocardiography, vascular imaging and blood tests to assess the valve, access, kidneys and blood status. Provide your medicines and underlying conditions.
Catheter-site care, correct medicines, appropriate activity, oral hygiene and regular reviews matter. Ask about travel and activity restrictions, and report new problems promptly.
