Prem Chopra recovers from severe aortic stenosis: Son-in-law Sharman Joshi thanks doctors for care

Sharman Joshi shared an update about his father-in-law, veteran actor Prem Chopra, who's currently dealing with a health issue. Prem Chopra was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis and underwent a procedure. Sharman is relieved to share that everything went smoothly, thanks to the docs' expertise. He took to social media to express his gratitude, saying the treatment was complication-free.

Sharman Joshi’s post

Sharman Joshi, renowned for his memorable performances in films like 3 Idiots, Rang De Basanti, and Golmaal, took to his Instagram handle on Monday to express his heartfelt gratitude. He shared a series of pictures and thanked the doctors who treated his father-in-law, veteran actor Prem Chopra, for their exceptional care and expertise.

In his Instagram post, the ‘3 Idiots’ actor wrote, On behalf of our family, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and admiration for the exemplary treatment my father-in-law Mr. Prem Chopra Ji received from esteemed cardiologists Dr. Nitin Gokhale and interventional cardiologist Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao. Dad was diagnosed with severe Aortic Stenosis, and Dr. Rao successfully performed the TAVI procedure, replacing the valve without open-heart surgery. Dr. Gokhale's consistent guidance at every step gave us immense confidence. Their expertise ensured a smooth procedure, complication-free treatment and a fast recovery. Dad is now home and feeling much better. We will always be thankful for the exceptional support and care he received.

The procedure performed was TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation), a minimally invasive treatment that replaces a diseased aortic heart valve without requiring open-heart surgery.

Dad was diagnosed with severe Aortic Stenosis, and Dr. Rao successfully performed the TAVI procedure, replacing the valve without open-heart surgery. Dr. Gokhale’s consistent guidance at every step gave us immense confidence . Their expertise ensured a smooth procedure, complication-free treatment and a fast recovery, he said.

"He is now home and feeling much better. We will always be thankful for the exceptional support and care he received."

About Prem Chopra’a illness

Aortic stenosis is a heart valve disease where the valve narrows, restricting blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. Prem Chopra, 92, was recently treated for this condition. Interestingly, he was hospitalized at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai last month for a viral infection and age-related issues.