Archive · 10 Dec 2025
India Expands Heart Care for Aortic Stenosis
Doctors in India are worried that many older people might have a serious heart condition called Aortic Stenosis, which makes it hard for the heart to pump blood.
People often think the symptoms like feeling tired or short of breath are just part of getting older.
But doctors say these could be signs of Aortic Stenosis, which needs a valve replacement to fix.
A new treatment called TAVI is now being used more in India.
It's less invasive and helps people recover faster.
Doctors are also asking everyone to get regular heart check-ups so this condition can be found early.
This way, more people can get the care they need, even in smaller cities.
Aortic Stenosis (AS) is a serious but treatable heart condition often mistaken for ageing symptoms.
Symptoms include breathlessness, fatigue, chest tightness, and light-headedness.
Valve replacement, specifically TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), is the definitive treatment.
TAVI offers faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and improved quality of life, especially for elderly or frail patients.
Doctors urge routine heart check-ups for early detection, as a simple stethoscope exam can identify AS.
- Who
- Elderly patients in India, especially those with Aortic Stenosis
- What
- Expansion of TAVI-based treatment for Aortic Stenosis
- When
- Ongoing, as part of efforts to bridge healthcare gaps
- Where
- Across India, including urban and semi-urban regions
- Why
- To make world-class cardiac treatment accessible and improve early detection and treatment of Aortic Stenosis
- Condition
- Aortic Stenosis (AS)
- Symptoms
- Breathlessness, fatigue, chest tightness, light-headedness
- Treatment
- Valve replacement, TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- Expert
- Dr. Sanjay Mehrotra, Senior Consultant Cardiologist at Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences
- Procedure Benefits
- Faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, improved quality of life
- Detection Method
- Stethoscope examination for characteristic murmur
- Target Population
- Elderly patients, those deemed unfit for surgery