Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is when a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel in your upper leg or chest and then passed towards your aortic valve, where a new valve will be positioned.
What does TAVI involve?
The replacement valve can be inserted in a minimally invasive manner avoiding the need for open heart surgery.
The most common access sites for a TAVI are through the artery at the top of the leg (femoral artery) or via the artery at the top of the shoulder (subclavian artery).
A TAVI is performed under sedation (local anaesthetic) and usually takes approximately one hour.
Self-pay packages
If you wish to self-pay for your treatment, we offer a range of package options, including:
- Hospital packages that group standard diagnostics and the procedure into one clear price. Consultant fees, anaesthetist fees, and any other addition to your treatment are billed separately.
- Fixed price packages that group everything you may need for treatment into one clear price, including pre-admission tests, the procedure, professional fees, post-op outpatient care, and any other consultant-recommended services.
If you would like to enquire about a self-pay package, please call our dedicated team on +44 (0)20 7244 4886.
Hospital package from £75,935 (5 nights).
Included in package price:
- pre-admission outpatient tests, which includes standard pathology and diagnostic tests (ECG and chest X-ray), if required
- recovery and accommodation
- ward medications, dressings, and nursing consumables
- procedure, including anaesthetic drugs and theatre consumables
- standard post–op medication
- inpatient physiotherapy and surgical stockings, if required
- discharge medication (up to £50)
- all patient meals and non-alcoholic beverages (light meals for daycases)
Excluded from the package price:
- consultant or anaesthetist fees
- companion beds and catering for relatives or visitors
- diagnostics, unless stated in inclusions
- additional procedures
- additional pathology and supplies
- histology tests
- take-out supplies
- personal expenses, such as telephone calls, ambulances, or additional catering
- re-admission for return to theatres
Included in the package price:
- Consultant Surgeon and Consultant Anaesthetist procedure fees.
- Two follow-up consultations with your consultant within the post-op timeframe.
- Pre-admission outpatient tests, which include standard pathology and diagnostic tests (ECG & Chest X-ray), if required.
- Recovery and accommodation, which includes one night in ITU and a further stay in a private en-suite room.
- Surgical and anaesthetic standby team.
- Ward medications, dressings, and nursing consumables.
- Procedure, including anaesthetic drugs, consumables, and prosthesis.
- Standard post–op medication issued and used during the inpatient stay.
- Inpatient physiotherapy and surgical stockings, if required.
- Discharge medication pertaining to the condition being treated by this package.
- All patient meals and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Post-op cardiology pertaining to the procedure within four weeks.
- Return to theatres within four weeks of the procedure date due to complication as a result of the procedure.
Excluded from the package price:
- Take out supplies.
- Companion beds and catering for relatives/visitors.
- Home monitoring device if required.
- Personal expenses incl. telephone calls.
If additional nights stay, diagnostics, or other services are requested from your consultant post-admission, you will not be charged in addition for these as they will be covered under the Fixed Price Package.
Consultants offering this package:
When enquiring about this package please quote K3580.
Why choose Cromwell Hospital?
We have a team of highly experienced cardiologists who have developed their skills and knowledge working at some of London's leading NHS teaching hospitals.
Our cardiologists work collaboratively to combine their expertise. Working together, they will tailor your care to your needs.
Our diagnostic service uses the latest technology and an on-site laboratory for speedy test results.
We move fast. If you get in touch, we can offer a consultation to assess your case the next day.
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