Aortic Regurgitation
What is aortic regurgitation or insufficiency? The heart has 4 heart valves. These work like doors or gates which open and close in a perfectly coordinated fashion to allow proper flow of blood in the heart. The aortic valve is an outlet valve which directs blood out of the heart when it contracts. Regurgitation ( […]
Pulmonary regurgitation and Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation (PPVI)
What is pulmonary regurgitation? The pulmonary valve is one of the four important heart valves which acts like a door to direct blood flow out of the right heart when it contracts and allows this blood to flow effectively into the lungs. When the pulmonary valve fails, some blood flows backwards into the right heart […]
Valve in Valve procedure And Paravalvular Leaks
Valve in valve procedure and paravalvular leaks Bioprosthetic heart valves, despite best attempts at tissue treatment will suffer from degeneration. This can occur due to structural deterioration of the valve leaflets (e.g. calcium accumulation and scar formation leading to immobile and obstructive to the blood flow or perforation and tears leading to severe leakage). Occasionally, […]
Tricuspid Regurgitation
The tricuspid valve is a valve located between the right upper and right lower chambers of the heart. This valve controls the flow of blood in a single direction. Tricuspid regurgitation occurs when the valve does not close well. In essence the valve cannot seal tightly enough resulting in a backflow of blood in the […]
Triclip
The triclip is a percutaneous treatment ( non surgical) for severe tricuspid valve regurgitation (leaking) . The tricuspid valve leaks when the leaflets of the valve are unable to contact or close tightly. This clip works by grasping the leaflets together and tightening the valve thus enabling better closure and reducing the leakage The procedure is done […]
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
https://youtu.be/Ria8_ppua4c Untuk membaca dalam Bahasa Đọc thêm bằng tiếng Việt Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is the least invasive method to treat patients with severe symptomatic aortic valve stenosis (narrowing). TAVI has been shown to be effective at prolonging life, reducing heart failure and significantly improving patients’ quality of life. We have a comprehensive programme (advanced […]
Right Heart catheterization
This is a procedure that is used to assess pressure and oxygen levels in the heart. A very small flexible catheter with a balloon tipped flotation catheter is introduced via the vein the right thigh. This balloon floats and travels with blood flow and together with some control externally would arrive at the various chambers […]
Mitral Valve Intervention
https://ahvc.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MitraClip-G4-transcatheter-mitral-valve-repair-short-video-_SG-1.mp4 MITRACLIP for mitral valve regurgitation and heart failure Historically, the only option for patients with mitral regurgitation (a condition where the valve is leaking) is open heart surgery. There is now a much less invasive option to treat this condition. Mitraclip mitral valve repair is a catheter based treatment that we provide for patients […]
Mitraclip (Device used to Treat Mitral Valves Regurgitation)
https://youtu.be/TY_U0lDB4jA MitraClip is a medical device used to treat a heart condition called mitral regurgitation. It’s a minimally invasive procedure where a small clip is attached to the mitral valve in the heart to help it close properly. This can improve the heart’s function and reduce symptoms like shortness of breath. It’s often used for […]
Left Atrial Appendage Closure
https://youtu.be/zpv318U14hk The left atrial appendage (LAA) is a structure in the left upper chamber of the heart. When some patients develop atrial fibrillation(AF) (an irregular heart beat), blood flow within the left heart chamber and especially that in the LAA becomes sluggish. This can lead to an increased risk of clot formation within the LAA. Occasionally, these […]