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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in Italy costs between $45,000 and $65,000 on average. Final pricing depends on the surgical approach, prosthetic valve type, and the hospital region. Patients save approximately 39% compared to the United States, where the average cost is $90,000. Costs typically include the heart valve prosthesis, specialized materials, and initial hospitalization in major hubs like Milan and Rome.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing multidisciplinary heart teams at Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited centers like Maria Cecilia Hospital offers superior value. These facilities often participate in clinical trials, such as the Protected TAVR study led by Dr. Fausto Castriota. Accessing such high-volume centers, which handle 15% of Italy's cardiac surgeries, ensures expertise without the premium prices found in the US.
Why do patients choose Italy for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)?
Access advanced Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) solutions in trusted clinics .
| Italy | Turkey | Austria | |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | from $45,000 | from $20,340 | from $40,000 |
No hidden fees – just official clinic prices. Pay at the clinic for Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) upon arrival and use a flexible installment plan if needed.
Bookimed is committed to your safety. We only work with medical institutions that maintain high international standards in Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and have the necessary licenses to serve international patients worldwide.
Bookimed offers free expert assistance. A personal medical coordinator supports you before, during, and after your treatment, solving any issues. You're never alone on your Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) journey.
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Principal investigator of the Protected TAVR study – Dr. Castriota specializes in brain protection during TAVI procedures at Maria Cecilia Hospital.
Prof. Giuseppe Speziale leads the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy, promoting excellence in minimally invasive valve surgery. He works at Santa Maria Hospital and other top Italian cardiac centers.
Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a leading Italian cardiologist and cardiovascular surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive and noninvasive surgery for mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves. He also treats cardiac arrhythmia and heart failure. Dr. Speziale has performed thousands of complex procedures. These include CABG, valve replacements, pacemaker implantations, and septal defect closures.
Dr. Speziale earned his medical degree with honors from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome. He completed a specialization in cardiac surgery and holds a Ph.D. from La Sapienza University. He is Vice President of GVM Care & Research and leads cardiac surgery departments at several hospitals. Dr. Speziale is an active member of major cardiac societies. He has made important contributions to research and clinical practice in his field.
A minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve that fails to open properly.