TAVR Cost

TAVR Cost

The heart has four valves, and blood flows through each in sequence. The last one is the aortic valve, through which the heart pumps blood out to the rest of the body. If the aortic valve or the area around it is narrowing, one might need to undergo TAVR without major surgery. The narrowing occurs mainly due to calcium buildup in the valve or age-related wear and tear. Also, it might occur due to other health conditions. The procedure has become the most common surgical method to replace the aortic valve. However, it is important to understand the cost involved in the surgery.

What is TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)? 

TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that involves replacing the aortic valve in the heart from inside the body. Thus, the need for open heart surgery is eliminated. The TAVR procedure is the most common and safest method to replace the aortic valve. Also, it is one of the safest heart procedures.

What is the Cost of TAVR in India?

The cost of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) depends on several factors. These factors can considerably increase or decrease the cost of TAVR, mainly depending on the location. In Hyderabad, the cost of TAVR is in the range of INR Rs. 3,00,000/- - Rs. 5,00,000/-.

Here is the list of the city with an average cost of the TAVR surgery:

What are the factors affecting the Cost of TAVR?

Below is the list of the factors that affect the TAVR cost:

• Hospital:

The type of hospital can affect the surgery cost.

• Doctor's Experience:

The doctor's experience and educational background also affect the TAVR cost. A highly experienced doctor will always charge a little more for the consultation fees.

• Diagnostics: 

Before the surgery, the doctor will order some blood tests, X-rays, MRI, EKG, etc., to evaluate the severity of the condition. The more the test, the higher the cost will be. Also, tests like MRI and EKG will cost more than X-rays. Also, the severity of the condition will determine the cost of the surgery. 

• Hospitalisation Cost:

One will have to pay some admission charges. Along with that, some hospitalisation costs will be involved, like room rent, nurse charges, OT costs, anaesthesia costs, etc. 

• Medication Costs:

After the surgery, the doctors will prescribe some medicines to get better quickly. The recovery will depend on how well one person takes care for the health. Medicines for cardiac conditions are costlier and might increase the overall cost.

• Post-Surgery Expenses:

Post-surgery expenses included doctors' follow-up expenses and dressing charges. One must visit the doctor even after the surgery to ensure there are no complications in the incision area. 

What are the Steps Included in TAVR?

Before the surgery, one will be given general anaesthesia or mild sedative. During the surgery, the doctor will make a small incision in any of the most used access routes - groin, neck, or a space between the ribs. Then, a thin, flexible tube will be guided into the artery and to the diseased valve. The doctor will view the entire procedure on the computer. Then, the artificial valve will be implanted in place of the disease valve. Once placed, the doctor will remove the tube and close the cut with a suture. 

What are the Advantages of TAVR?

TAVR is considered the safest heart procedure. Some of the benefits of TAVR are as follows:

• The best option for people with high cardiac surgery risk.
• Improves health and life quality. 
• Minimally invasive, which requires a smaller incision
• Requires a shorter hospital stay
• Has a faster recovery time

TAVR surgery is a minimally invasive surgery done under general anaesthesia. However, the cost of surgery varies depending on the hospital as it involves several factors, as mentioned above.

CARE Hospitals offers you the best treatment with a range of expert doctors who will take care of your condition with utmost care. Contact us and discuss if you are a good candidate for this surgical procedure with our heart specialists.