Mumbai: HVS Hospitals, Mumbai, a leading centre for structural heart interventions, has achieved a major milestone by successfully performing one of the highest numbers of advanced clip therapy procedures in Western India for patients suffering from severe leaky heart valves. The cumulative experience of the HVE team under HVS Hospitals now exceeds 100+ CLIP procedures, highlighting their expertise in minimally invasive valve repair for high-risk cardiac patients who may not be suitable candidates for conventional open-heart surgery.
Advanced clip therapy is a transcatheter, minimally invasive procedure that repairs leaking heart valves without opening the chest. It is particularly suited for patients with severe valve leakage who face elevated surgical risk due to advanced age, frailty, or multiple medical complications. Such patients often experience breathlessness, fatigue, leg swelling, reduced functional capacity, and repeated hospitalisations due to progressive heart failure.
HVE (Heart Valve Experts) under HVS (Heart and Vascular Super Speciality) Hospitals has pioneered several key milestones in structural heart care. The centre successfully conducted first-in-human trials of MyClip technology, establishing itself as a leader in bringing advanced therapies to India. Alongside this, the hospital has performed the highest number of advanced clip procedures in Western India, reflecting the team’s growing expertise and patient trust. The success of these procedures relies on absolute synchrony among the multidisciplinary team, including first and second operators, anesthetists, cardiac imaging specialists, intensivists, and dedicated cardiac care professionals such as Dr. Ankur Phatarpekar, Dr. Meghav Shah, Dr. Amit Gangwani, Dr. Aniruddha Pawar, Dr. Harshad Sagar, Dr. Amruta Limaye, Dr. Gourish Shinde, Dr. Kunal Patankar & Dr Tanmay Kulkarni.
In addition to TEER (Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair) clip therapy, the HVE team has performed other advanced structural interventions such as TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation), TMVR (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement), LAAO (Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion), and RSOV repair, showcasing the centre’s comprehensive capabilities in minimally invasive cardiac care.
Speaking on the milestone, Dr. Ankur Phatarpekar, Heart Valve Expert, said, “This achievement reflects the growing need for minimally invasive options for patients with complex valve disease. High-risk patients often delay treatment or are considered unsuitable for open-heart surgery. Clip therapy offers a safe and effective alternative, reducing hospitalisations and enhancing life quality.”
Dr. Meghav Manoj Shah, Cardiologist, added, “Success depends on right patient selection, advanced imaging, and team-based planning. TEER is not for every patient, but for eligible individuals, it is transformative.”
Dr. Amit Gangwani, Cardiologist, said, “Patients with severe valve leakage often come to us at a stage where open-heart surgery may carry significant risk. Advanced clip therapy has changed the treatment pathway for such patients by offering a less invasive option with faster recovery and meaningful improvement in symptoms. This milestone reflects not only procedural expertise, but also the trust patients place in advanced structural heart care.”
Dr. Aniruddha Pawar, Cardiac Anaesthetist, added, “The success of clip therapy depends on seamless coordination inside the cath lab. From anaesthesia support and hemodynamic monitoring to imaging guidance and post-procedure care, every step requires precision. For elderly and high-risk patients, this team-based approach plays a critical role in ensuring safety and better clinical outcomes.”
With rising awareness, advanced technology, and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, HVE under HVS Hospitals continues to lead Western India in structural heart care, ensuring early diagnosis, timely intervention, and improved outcomes for high-risk cardiac patients.
About HVE & HVS:
HVS Symbiosis Super-Speciality Hospital is a flagship member of the Heart & Vascular Super speciality Group and is supported by the multi-disciplinary Heart Valve Experts (HVE). With HVE’s specialised team driving innovation in valve and structural heart care, HVS is redefining treatment for high-risk patients once considered beyond options. Powered by advanced technology, a cutting-edge cath lab, and some of India’s foremost interventional cardiologists, the hospital embodies HVE’s mission: transforming complex heart challenges into stories of renewed life.
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