CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: AIIMS Bhopal Achieves Milestone with First Successful TAVI in the Government Sector of Madhya Pradesh

Under the leadership of Executive Director Ajay Singh, AIIMS Bhopal has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully performing the first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) in the government sector in Madhya Pradesh. This historic procedure was led by Dr. Bhushan Shah, Assistant Professor and Head of the Structural Heart Program at AIIMS Bhopal’s Cardiology Department, with support from Dr. Yogesh Nivaria, Head of the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Department. This achievement marks a significant step in providing advanced cardiac care to economically weaker and underprivileged patients.

A Breakthrough in Cardiac Treatment

TAVI is a minimally invasive heart valve replacement technique, offering an alternative to open-heart surgery for high-risk patients. In this procedure, an artificial aortic valve is delivered through the femoral artery and implanted in place of the diseased valve, eliminating the need for large incisions, general anesthesia, or ventilator support. This results in faster recovery and shorter hospital stays.

The patient, a 70-year-old man, had been suffering from severe breathlessness for the past 6–8 months. Medical evaluation revealed a severely narrowed aortic valve, restricting blood flow to vital organs. Due to the patient’s frail condition and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), open-heart surgery was deemed too risky. The specialized heart team identified TAVI as the most suitable treatment option.

A Multidisciplinary Team Effort

This complex procedure was successfully conducted by a multidisciplinary team, including:

Cardiologists – Bhushan Shah, Sudesh Prajapati, and Ashish Jain

Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgeons – Yogesh Nivaria and Vikram Vatti

Anesthesia Team – Vaishali Vendeskar, Harish Kumar, and S.R.A.N. Bhushanam Padala

Cath Lab Technicians & Nursing Staff – Provided dedicated support for the success of the procedure

The patient is now stable and expected to be discharged soon.

Commitment to Affordable & Advanced Healthcare

On this significant achievement, Prof. Ajay Singh stated:

“Successfully performing the first TAVI in the government sector of Madhya Pradesh reflects our commitment to providing state-of-the-art medical care to those who need it the most. Our goal is to make advanced healthcare affordable and accessible to all by embracing cutting-edge technologies. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our dedicated team for their excellence and commitment.”

This successful TAVI procedure positions AIIMS Bhopal as a leading institute in interventional cardiology and strengthens its mission to deliver world-class cardiac care. It brings new hope to patients who previously had limited access to advanced heart treatments.

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