In a pioneering moment for interventional cardiology in Delhi, Dr. Gautam Naik has successfully performed the first Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) using the Abbott Navitor Vision 23 mm THV platform. This breakthrough procedure marks a significant step forward in offering safer, less invasive treatment options for patients with failing bioprosthetic heart valves.
Valve-in-valve TAVI is a catheter-based procedure designed to treat patients with degenerated surgical aortic bioprosthetic valves. Instead of undergoing a second open-heart surgery, the patient receives a new transcatheter valve implanted within the old one — reducing risks, hospital stay, and recovery time.
It is especially beneficial for patients who are:
The Navitor Vision from Abbott represents the next generation of self-expanding transcatheter valves, offering:
In this case, the 23 mm Navitor THV was perfectly suited for the patient’s prior valve dimensions and anatomy.
A patient with a previously implanted surgical aortic bioprosthesis began experiencing worsening symptoms due to valve stenosis and degeneration. After a comprehensive evaluation by the heart team, Dr. Gautam Naik, a leading expert in structural heart disease, performed the valve-in-valve TAVI via the transfemoral approach.
The outcome was exceptional — the new valve functioned immediately with minimal gradient and no paravalvular leak. The patient remained stable throughout and experienced significant symptomatic relief post-procedure.
Dr. Gautam Naik is a renowned Interventional and Structural Cardiologist practicing at Apollo Hospital, Delhi NCR. He has been at the forefront of complex heart procedures including:
His expertise and commitment have made him a trusted name for minimally invasive heart treatments in India.
The successful completion of Delhi’s first Valve-in-Valve TAVI using the Abbott Navitor Vision 23 mm THV is a testimony to the evolving capabilities of structural heart programs in India. It opens new doors for high-risk patients seeking advanced, less invasive solutions to valve failure.
💡 If you or a loved one has a failing surgical heart valve, consult Dr. Gautam Naik for a personalized evaluation.
