When the heart’s valves aren’t functioning properly, proper blood flow through the body is disrupted. A cardiac surgeon performs heart valve surgery, which helps repair or replace damaged valves and restores normal blood flow. Heart360 Care provides the best consultation and treatment for Heart Valve Replacement in Chennai.
Our heart has four chambers connected by four valves called the mitral, tricuspid, pulmonary, and aortic valves. These valves have flaps that open and close to control blood flow. When these flaps do not open or close properly, they restrict normal blood flow, leading to various health issues.
If any of these valves are damaged, normal blood flow doesn’t occur, and more strain is put on the heart to pump blood. This Heart surgery is performed to replace the damaged valve and restore normal blood flow.
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Heart valve diseases can be caused by infection, rheumatic fever, age-related calcification of valves, or birth defects.
Some of the symptoms and signs related to heart valve disease include chest pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeats, and dizziness. Usually, these symptoms may not be visible during the initial stages of heart valve disease. If not repaired, these valve diseases can aggravate over time.
Without intervention, heart valve disease can lead to serious complications like heart failure, stroke, and sudden cardiac arrest. Although medications are available, surgery is the only solution for long-term effects and overall health.
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Heart valve replacement is recommended for people with severe heart valve problems, which cannot be managed by medications or simpler treatments. A good candidate for heart valve replacement can be:
There are two types of heart valve surgery: valve repair and valve replacement. Doctors recommend each type according to the patient’s condition and the severity of the disease.
In heart valve repair, the damaged valve is repaired using various methods, which can be surgical or non-surgical. Some methods are cutting the flaps of the valves to loosen the flaps or tightening the valve to prevent leakage of blood, etc. Sometimes, a thin catheter with a balloon at one end is inserted to loosen or tighten the valves.
In heart valve replacement, the damaged valve is replaced with a new one. The new valve can be either mechanical (made of metal and plastic) or biological (made from animal tissue). This procedure is done when the valve damage is beyond repair.
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The cost of Heart Valve Replacement Surgery in Chennai is approximately INR 3,00,000. The cost of the valve is additional, and it ranges between INR 1,50,000 and INR 4,50,000. However, the total cost of the valve replacement procedure varies depending on many factors, such as:
Choosing the best cardiac surgeon for heart valve replacement surgery in Chennai is very important. Here are some key tips to help you make your decision:
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Heart360 Care, led by Dr. Nikhil P.J. Theckumparampil, is a top choice for cardiac surgeries in Chennai. Dr. Nikhil has performed over 3,000 heart surgeries and received training from prestigious institutions like Harvard University and Vanderbilt University.
He specialises in advanced procedures such as robotic heart surgery and transcatheter valve replacements using technologies like the Medtronic CoreValve and Edwards Sapien valve. He is also an expert in incision-less valve procedures, he has completed more than 400 transcatheter valve replacements. Dr. Nikhil also excels in surgical electrophysiology, particularly in procedures like Cox Maze IV for atrial fibrillation.
Also, Heart360 Care focuses on a patient-centred approach, offering compassionate care and personalised treatment plans. Our Centre location in Chennai is easily accessible for patients and their families.
Heart valve surgery usually takes a minimum of 2 hours and can extend upto 4 hours or more. The duration of the surgery depends on many factors such as, the complexity of the procedure, age, overall health condition of the patient, and type of the surgery- open heart or minimally invasive.
Yes, many people return back to their normal routine life activities after heart valve replacement surgery. They often experience improved heart function. It is always best to do regular follow-ups with a cardiologist to monitor for any complications and for overall cardiac health.
During the surgery, you will be given general anaesthesia to have a painless procedure. During the recovery time, there might be some pain, which can be managed with pain medications. Most patients experience discomfort rather than severe pain, which reduces as the incision heals.
Heart valve replacement surgery may not be right for everyone. It depends on factors like age, overall health, and how severe the valve problem is. Some people with certain health conditions or who might have risks from surgery may not be able to have this procedure.
Some of the risks include bleeding, infection, blood clots, stroke, and complications with anaesthesia.
Generally, it is safe to travel after recovery, but it is important to discuss with your doctor, especially regarding long flights or travel to remote areas.
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