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India's First Dual Heart Valve Repair in One Go
15 Nov
Summary
- First patient in India received simultaneous TAVI and BMV procedures.
- The 83-year-old patient had both aortic and mitral valve stenosis.
- The combined procedure was minimally invasive, performed via groin incision.
On November 14, 2026, at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, an 83-year-old man underwent a pioneering dual heart valve procedure. He became the first patient in India to receive both a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and a Balloon Mitral Valvotomy (BMV) in the same session.
Previously, such complex cases involving narrowed aortic and mitral valves typically required invasive open-heart surgery. However, due to the patient's age and prior cardiac history, his medical team opted for a less invasive approach. Doctors successfully navigated instruments through a blood vessel in his groin to reach his heart.
The procedure involved replacing his worn-out aortic valve with a new one and widening his narrowed mitral valve using a balloon. This dual intervention was broadcast live to specialists attending the Hyderabad Valve meeting, serving as an educational event.
This combined catheter-based approach signifies a significant advancement for treating multi-valve heart disease in elderly patients. It eliminates the need for open surgery and allows for a quicker recovery, with the patient expected to be discharged just two days post-procedure.
