Vietnam Advances Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Replacement for Elderly Patients
An 86-year-old man in Ho Chi Minh City successfully underwent a transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) due to his advanced age and multiple underlying health conditions, making open-heart surgery impossible. This advancement highlights the improving quality of elderly care and access to advanced medical treatments in Vietnam.
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