Aortic Valve Disease Treatment in India
About Aortic Valve Disease
Key Highlights
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Restores normal blood flow from the heart to the body, improving oxygen delivery.Alleviates debilitating symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, and fatigue.Prevents serious complications such as heart failure, stroke, or sudden cardiac death.Offers both traditional open-heart surgery and modern, less invasive options like TAVR.Significantly improves long-term survival and quality of life for eligible patients.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (narrowing) causing chest pain, fainting, or heart failure.
- Severe symptomatic aortic regurgitation (leakage) leading to shortness of breath or fatigue.
- Asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis with evidence of heart dysfunction or rapid progression.
- Patients requiring heart surgery for another reason (e.g., coronary artery bypass) who also have significant aortic valve disease.
- Infective endocarditis (valve infection) causing severe valve damage.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic tests: Echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, CT scan, and blood work.
- Detailed consultation with the cardiologist and cardiac surgeon to discuss risks, benefits, and procedure type (SAVR vs. TAVR).
- Pre-operative assessment including dental check-up to rule out infections.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure and arranging for post-procedure support and transportation.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
- Heart attack, irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), or need for a pacemaker.
- Valve dysfunction, such as paravalvular leak or valve degeneration over time.
- Kidney injury, especially with contrast dye used in TAVR.
- Blood clot formation leading to embolism.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial 1-5 days in hospital for monitoring in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU).
- Pain management and careful monitoring of the incision site (for SAVR) or access site (for TAVR).
- Gradual increase in physical activity as guided by cardiac rehabilitation protocols.
- Lifelong medications typically including blood thinners (anticoagulants) and possibly others.
- Regular follow-up appointments with the cardiologist for echocardiograms to monitor valve function.
- Adherence to a heart-healthy diet, smoking cessation, and controlled physical exercise.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering aortic valve disease in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for aortic valve disease in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform aortic valve disease. MediFyr helps you compare cardiologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for aortic valve disease compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Aortic Valve Disease in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiology teams and experience managing patients undergoing aortic valve disease.
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Cardiologists for Aortic Valve Disease
Explore experienced cardiologists who regularly perform aortic valve disease and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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