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I am extremely happy to share a very special and fulfilling milestone in my journey in structural heart interventions. I was privileged to be part of the heart team that successfully performed India’s first dedicated TAVR/TAVI for pure Aortic Regurgitation. This was not just another valve procedure. It was a landmark moment because pure Aortic […]
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For decades, stent angioplasty has been one of the most widely used treatments for blocked heart arteries. During angioplasty, a narrowed coronary artery is opened to restore blood flow to the heart. In many cases, a small metal mesh tube called a stent is placed inside the artery to keep it open. Modern drug-eluting stents […]
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For many years, coronary angioplasty has been closely associated with stent placement. When a heart artery becomes narrowed or blocked, doctors often open the artery using balloon angioplasty and place a metallic stent to keep the vessel open. Stents have saved millions of lives and remain an important part of modern interventional cardiology. However, not […]
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When most people hear the word angioplasty, they immediately think of a stent. That is understandable, because stents have become one of the most common and effective ways to treat narrowed coronary arteries. But modern interventional cardiology is evolving, and in selected patients, treatment may sometimes be possible without leaving a permanent metal implant behind. […]
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When patients hear the word angioplasty, they almost automatically think of a stent. In fact, one of the most common questions patients ask is:Can angioplasty be done without stent? The answer is yes — in selected cases, it is possible. But this is also where the discussion becomes more important and more nuanced. Just because […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to heart health, choosing the right cardiac hospital is one of the most important decisions you can make. Instead of only searching for the “highest-rated” hospital, it is important to look at specific factors that directly affect the quality of care and your treatment outcome. If you are looking for the best […]
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In the last decade, interventional cardiology has evolved from being purely angiography-guided to precision-guided coronary intervention. While conventional angiography shows a 2D silhouette of the artery lumen, it does not reveal what is happening inside the vessel wall. That’s where Intravascular Imaging transforms decision-making. Two powerful technologies dominate this space: IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound) OCT (Optical […]
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Mitral regurgitation (MR) is one of the most common valvular heart diseases worldwide. For decades, surgery was the only definitive solution. However, not all patients are ideal surgical candidates — especially elderly individuals, those with heart failure, or patients with multiple comorbidities. This is where Mitral TEER (Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair) has transformed modern cardiology. Commonly […]
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Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) is steadily redefining how mitral valve disease is treated in India—especially for younger patients who wish to avoid the long-term limitations of mechanical valves. A landmark clinical case led by Dr A B Gopalamurugan highlights how advanced tissue valve technology, combined with expert clinical judgment, can transform outcomes and quality […]
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Tricuspid valve disease has long been called the forgotten valve problem of the heart. For many years, it was often managed only with medications, even when symptoms became severe. Today, advances in heart care have changed this approach. Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Implantation offers a minimally invasive option for patients who previously had limited treatment choices. […]
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May 13, 2026
India’s First Dedicated TAVR/TAVI for Pure Aortic Regurgitation: A Landmark Heart Team Achievement
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