When traditional heart surgery seemed too risky, innovation and expert care at Tender Palm Super Specialty Hospital, Lucknow, brought a ray of hope to a suffering family.

The patient, an elderly gentleman from Gorakhpur, had been struggling with heart-related symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, and weakness for over a year. Initially, his condition went undiagnosed as he attributed the signs to general aging. After consulting doctors at Apollo Hospital in Gorakhpur, he was referred to Tender Palm Hospital in Lucknow for advanced cardiac treatment.

His son shared their emotional journey, expressing gratitude:
“We came to know about Tender Palm through the internet. After seeing doctors in Gorakhpur, we were guided to Dr. Gautam Swaroop in Lucknow. Bringing our father here was the best decision.”

Dr. Gautam Swaroop, Head and Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology at Tender Palm, diagnosed the patient with Severe Aortic Stenosis, a condition where the main heart valve (aortic valve) becomes narrowed, limiting blood flow and leading to breathlessness, dizziness, and even blackouts.

“Such conditions are often misinterpreted as general fatigue or aging. But once the disease progresses, life expectancy drops to just 1–3 years without treatment.” Said Dr Gautam Swaroop

Traditionally, the solution would have been Open Heart Surgery, a risky option, especially for elderly patients or those with other health complications like lung disorders or low body weight.

Given the patient's high-risk profile, Dr. Swaroop recommended TAVI, a cutting-edge non-surgical procedure that involves inserting a new valve via a catheter through the leg artery – without cutting open the chest or using general anesthesia.

“TAVI is a breakthrough. It takes just 30–40 minutes, involves no open surgery, and offers fast recovery. We used a Made-in-India valve, now matching global standards,” said Dr. Gautam Swaroop.

The results were phenomenal. The patient was discharged just two days after the procedure, with his condition showing remarkable improvement.

The patient's son beamed with joy and relief:
“My father is doing well, and we’re extremely satisfied. The heart valve was replaced through a telescope-like method without any major surgery. Thank you, Tender Palm and Dr. Gautam Swaroop.”

Tender Palm Hospital continues to bring world-class heart care technologies like TAVI, Interventional Cardiology, and Valve Replacement within the reach of Indian patients—at affordable rates.