Apollo Hospitals Chennai uses rare technique to prevent life-threatening

Apollo Hospitals Chennai uses rare technique to prevent life-threatening complication in high-risk heart patient. Advanced minimally invasive approach expands treatment options for patients unsuitable for repeat open-heart surgery. Chennai, India: Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai has successfully treated a high-risk 67-year-old patient with complex heart disease using a rare BASILICA-assisted Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedure, helping prevent a potentially life-threatening complication during valve replacement. The advanced minimally invasive procedure was carried out by a multidisciplinary cardiac team led by Dr. Sengottuvelu G, Senior Interventional Cardiologist and the Clinical Lead of Structural Heart Interventions, Apollo Hospitals. This approac...