Spain, Barcelona
Xavier Ruyra Baliarda
Replacement of the aortic valve at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain may cost around €45,000 for TAVI or €35,000-45,000 for open surgery. The clinic is JCI-accredited six times and specializes in minimally invasive procedures led by Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda with 33 years of experience.
About the procedure
The clinic offers two aortic valve replacement methods. TAVI is a minimally invasive option where the new valve is inserted through a catheter. Traditional open surgery involves a larger chest opening but may be more suitable for some patients.
Meet Dr. Ruyra Baliarda
Dr. Ruyra heads cardiac surgery at Teknon with 900+ procedures performed. He holds 3 patents for valve repair technologies and perfected the Ross procedure. His expertise covers mitral valve reconstruction and sutureless implants.
What's included
- Full surgical procedure
- Hospital stay in private room
- Intensive care unit monitoring
- Surgeon and team fees
- Follow-up visits (additional cost)
Diagnostics and preparation
Patients need ECG, echocardiography, CT or MRI scans, and blood work. Advanced imaging includes 3-D echocardiography and cardiac PET-CT. Coronary angiography is done if needed.
This leading cardiac center has treated many professional athletes and performers. Contact them to discuss which valve replacement method fits your condition.