 Trans-Catheter iotic valve replacement is a minimally invasive cardiac procedure performed to replace a narrowed iotic valve that fails to open properly. Pre-procedure, you undergo routine blood tests and necessary body scans. The doctor may ask you to stop certain blood-thinning medications a few days before the procedure. During the day of the procedure, you are administered general anesthesia after which the surgeon either makes a small incision on the chest or inserts a hollow tube catheter through a blood vessel in your leg to access the heart. The surgeon uses imaging techniques to guide the catheter into your iotic valve. A compressed tissue heart valve is placed on the balloon catheter and is positioned directly inside the diseased iotic valve. Once the valve is securely in place, the catheter is removed from your blood vessel. The entire procedure takes 3-4 hours. Post procedure, you may remain in the hospital for a few days for observation and recovery.