Apollo Hospitals performs India's first Allegra TAVI implantation in Chennai

Apollo Hospitals in Chennai has successfully performed India's first implantation using the new Allegra Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) system. The procedure was conducted by a team led by interventional cardiologist G. Sengottuvelu on a 78-year-old patient. The Allegra valve is a self-expanding device that improves upon first-generation valves. It aims to address the growing issue of aortic valve disease, which is becoming more common due to an aging population. TAVI is now considered the first-line treatment for many patients with aortic valve disease. The new valve design offers better performance and durability compared to older models.