Heart Valve Replacement in Maharashtra
Compare hospitals and surgeons offering Heart Valve Replacement in Maharashtra. Estimated cost: ₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000.
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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.
3–5 hours
5–7 days
8–12 weeks
₹2,00,000 – ₹5,00,000
General
94%
Why Heart Valve Replacement Is Needed
Valve replacement is recommended when a heart valve becomes severely narrowed (stenosis) or leaky (regurgitation), most often from age-related calcification, rheumatic heart disease, congenital defects, or infection (endocarditis) that has permanently damaged the valve. It's considered once the diseased valve significantly strains the heart or causes symptoms that don't improve with medication alone.
Signs You May Need Heart Valve Replacement
Warning signs include breathlessness with exertion or even at rest, chest pain, fatigue, dizziness or fainting spells, and swelling in the ankles or abdomen from fluid buildup as the heart struggles to pump effectively. An irregular heartbeat or a heart murmur detected during a routine check-up, followed by worsening symptoms, often leads a cardiologist to recommend valve evaluation and, if severe, replacement.
Types of Heart Valve Replacement
Surgical (open) valve replacement uses a mechanical valve, which is durable but requires lifelong blood thinners, or a biological (tissue) valve, which doesn't need long-term blood thinners but may wear out sooner and need replacement later. Transcatheter approaches like TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) insert a new valve through a catheter, usually via the groin, without open-heart surgery, and are increasingly used for patients at higher surgical risk.
Hospitals offering Heart Valve Replacement (3)
Kokilaben Hospital
Super Specialty
Fortis Healthcare
Super Specialty
Dr. Priya Mehta (Cardiology)
Hinduja Hospital
Multi-Specialty
Surgeons offering Heart Valve Replacement (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mechanical or biological valve — which is better?
Mechanical valves last longer but require lifelong blood-thinning medication, while biological valves avoid that but may need replacement after 10-15 years; your cardiologist will help weigh these trade-offs based on your age and lifestyle.
Is TAVR less risky than open-heart valve replacement?
TAVR is less invasive with a shorter recovery, and is often preferred for older or higher-risk patients, while traditional open surgery remains standard for younger, lower-risk patients or when multiple valve/coronary issues need addressing together.
How long is recovery after heart valve replacement?
Recovery from open surgical valve replacement typically takes eight to twelve weeks, while TAVR patients often recover in just a few weeks given its less invasive nature.
Will I need blood thinners after valve replacement?
If you receive a mechanical valve, yes, lifelong blood thinners are required; with a biological valve or TAVR, blood thinners are often needed only temporarily, though this varies by individual case.
How successful is heart valve replacement surgery?
Success rates are high, around 94%, with most patients experiencing significant symptom relief and improved heart function after a successful procedure.