Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure designed for patients with severe mitral valve disease who are not candidates for open-heart surgery. TMVR involves replacing the diseased mitral valve with a specially designed bioprosthetic valve, delivered through a catheter inserted via a vein or artery, without the need for a surgical incision in the chest.
This advanced therapy provides a life-saving option for patients usually with prior valve surgeries that have failed or are failing, resulting in sever prosthetic valve dysfunction, causing either severe mitral regurgitation or mitral stenosis. TMVR is especially beneficial for elderly or high-risk patients, offering faster recovery and fewer complications compared to traditional surgery, restoring normal blood flow and significantly improving quality of life.
Dr. Sai Satish’s clinical practice includes transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR). Suitability for the procedure is assessed by a multidisciplinary heart team, considering the patient’s valve anatomy, clinical condition and available treatment options. The potential benefits, risks and alternatives are discussed with patients to support informed decision-making.