What is Heart Valve Replacement?

Surgical replacement of a damaged heart valve with a mechanical or biological prosthetic valve to restore normal blood flow through the heart chambers.

What type of anesthesia is used?

Heart Valve Replacement is typically performed under General anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients recover within 8–12 weeks, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

What are the risks of Heart Valve Replacement?

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

What is the success rate of Heart Valve Replacement?

Heart Valve Replacement has a documented success rate of 94% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.

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Q: Who needs Heart Valve Replacement?

Heart Valve Replacement is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your Cardiology surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

Cardiology · Cardiac Surgery

3–5 hours

Duration

5–7 days

Hospital Stay

8–12 weeks

Recovery

₹2,00,000+

Cost

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🔬How Heart Valve Replacement is Performed

1Pre-operative assessment — blood work, ECG, imaging, and fitness for general anesthesia
2Administration of general anesthesia by the anaesthesia team
3Surgical access — incisions or ports created based on open or minimally invasive approach
4Core procedure: Surgical replacement of a damaged heart valve with a mechanical or biological prosthetic valve to restore normal blood flow through the heart chambers.
5Haemostasis, drain placement if needed, and systematic closure of surgical layers
6Transfer to recovery room for anaesthesia reversal and vital-sign monitoring

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