Complex TAVI surgeries with the implantation of the latest-generation self-expanding valve were performed for the first time in Almaty at the Research Institute of Cardiology and Internal Diseases (RICID). Additionally, advanced interventions using drug-coated balloons were conducted under the guidance of leading interventional cardiologists: José F. Díaz Fernández from Spain and Aurel Toma from Austria, as part of a masterclass attended by interventional cardiologists from across Kazakhstan.

The innovative TAVI method is designed for patients with severe aortic stenosis who face high risks of complications and mortality with traditional open-heart valve surgery. The uniqueness of this approach lies not only in its minimally invasive nature but also in the advanced implantable valves used.

The transcatheter aortic valve implantation system consists of a latest-generation self-expanding valve and a flexible delivery system. Navitor is the only self-expanding valve, offering significant advantages that allow for safe and effective surgical intervention.

Participants in the second masterclass had a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge techniques for treating complex coronary artery disease cases.

Expanding the indications for drug-coated balloon usage has become one of the leading trends in interventional cardiology. These balloons are now effectively used for chronic occlusions, and in some cases, procedures can be completed without the need for coronary stents.

"Our Spanish and Austrian colleagues are among the world’s leading specialists. We invited them to exchange innovative technologies. Kazakhstan’s medical field keeps pace with the world's leading clinics. Such complex interventional procedures require surgeons with exceptional technical precision. We have both highly skilled specialists and the necessary equipment," said Marat Pashimov, Chairman of the Board.

"We perform these surgeries at a high level, made possible by the full support of the institute’s leadership, which ensures the availability of all necessary supplies. After this procedure, the heart will function properly, patients will experience no pain or severe shortness of breath, and their quality of life will improve," noted Alexey Kolesnikov, Head of the X-ray Operating Unit of RICID.

The results of the four surgeries performed are considered successful, including a case involving an 84-year-old patient.