Fortis Bannerghatta Road Performs Karnataka’s First Edwards Sapien 3 Ultra Valve Replacement Surgery

Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta Road in Karnataka successfully treated a 75-year-old Mizoram patient with TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) using the latest Edwards Sapien 3 Ultra Valve, marking a first in the country. Under the care and supervision of Dr. Srinivas Prasad BV, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, the procedure was completed in mere 45 minutes.

Mr. Vanlalzaunga, who has a history of spinal surgery, was diagnosed with Aortic Valve Stenosis in 2011. Battling with the heart condition, he visited numerous hospitals and received medical management, however, could not find a permanent solution. His condition worsened, leaving him wheelchair-bound. Seeking a lasting remedy, his family turned to Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, where he was advised to undergo TAVR—a minimally invasive procedure used to replace a narrowed aortic valve that fails to open properly.

 The patient, who was wheelchair-bound for four months, was able to walk unassisted post 4 hours of the procedure. Speaking about the advancements in heart valve replacement procedures, Dr. Srinivas Prasad BV, Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, said, “In traditional heart valve replacement surgeries, the recovery duration is longer with increased risks of complications. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) has emerged as a less invasive alternative, offering quicker recovery times and reduced risks.”