CVSKL continues to advance its structural heart programme with the successful performance of its first Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) via a left carotid artery approach — expanding procedural capability for patients with complex access anatomy.

 

While TAVI is most commonly performed via the femoral artery, alternative access strategies are essential for patients with small or unsuitable peripheral vessels. In this case, after comprehensive assessment and multidisciplinary planning, the team proceeded safely via a left carotid approach.

 

The carotid cutdown was performed by Dr Tan Kong Hean, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon. The procedure was led by our Consultant Cardiologists, Dato’ Dr Tamil Selvan Muthusamy, Datuk Dr Rosli Mohd Ali and Dr Choo Gim Hooi, with valued support from Dr Mann Chandavimol, Senior Interventional Cardiologist from Thailand.

 

This milestone reflects strengthened multidisciplinary collaboration, structured procedural planning supported by advanced imaging, meaningful regional clinical partnership, and the continued expansion of complex structural heart capabilities — reinforcing a coordinated and sustainable approach to delivering advanced cardiac care.

 

As CVSKL progresses toward reinforcing its role as a growing Centre of Excellence (COE) in advanced cardiac interventions, our focus remains on building sustainable expertise, clinical governance, and patient-centred innovation for the community we serve.