Aortic Valve Surgery Treatment in India
About Aortic Valve Surgery
Key Highlights
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Restores normal blood flow from the heart to the body, alleviating symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue.Prevents life-threatening complications such as heart failure, stroke, or sudden cardiac death.Offers both traditional open-heart and modern minimally invasive (TAVR) surgical options.Significantly improves long-term survival and quality of life for patients with severe valve disease.Utilizes durable prosthetic valves (mechanical or biological) or repairs the patient's own valve.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe Aortic Stenosis: Significant narrowing of the valve opening, causing symptoms like chest pain, dizziness, or heart failure.
- Severe Aortic Regurgitation: Leaky valve causing the heart to work harder, leading to enlargement or weakening.
- Congenital aortic valve defects present from birth that worsen over time.
- Infective endocarditis (valve infection) causing severe damage or failure.
- Symptomatic patients or those with evidence of heart strain even without major symptoms.
How to prepare
- Undergo comprehensive pre-operative testing: echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, CT scan, blood tests, and chest X-ray.
- Consultation with the cardiac surgeon, anesthesiologist, and possibly a cardiologist to discuss the plan and risks.
- Discontinue certain medications (e.g., blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin) as advised by the doctor.
- Maintain a healthy diet, quit smoking, and manage other conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
- Fast (no food or drink) for at least 8 hours before the scheduled surgery time.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, potentially requiring a blood transfusion.
- Risk of infection, including at the incision site or deeper (mediastinitis).
- Stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) due to dislodged plaque or clots.
- Heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmias), sometimes requiring a pacemaker.
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia or the prosthetic valve (e.g., clotting on mechanical valves).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial 1-2 days in the ICU for close monitoring, followed by 5-7 days in a regular hospital room.
- Pain management, breathing exercises, and gradual mobilization to prevent pneumonia and blood clots.
- Strict wound care instructions to keep the incision site clean and dry.
- Cardiac rehabilitation program involving supervised exercise, diet counseling, and education.
- Regular follow-up appointments for echocardiograms and medication management (e.g., blood thinners).
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Typical hospital stay:
7-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering aortic valve surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for aortic valve surgery in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, 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 surgery. MediFyr helps you compare cardiac surgeons 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 surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Aortic Valve Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing aortic valve surgery.
Hyderabad, India
20 Doctors
Pooja Miller, a 68-year-old retired school...
Pooja Miller, a 68-year-old retired school librarian, had always been active, enjoying gardening and long walks with her book club friends. Over the past year, she noticed a gradual decline in her energy. Simple tasks like climbing the stairs to her bedroom left her breathless and dizzy. She began experiencing chest tightness and occasional lightheadedness, which she initially attributed to aging. During a routine check-up, her primary care physician heard a heart murmur. A subsequent echocardiogram revealed severe aortic stenosis, a narrowing of her aortic valve. Her cardiologist, Dr. Chen, explained that the valve was not opening properly, forcing her heart to work harder. He recommended aortic valve replacement surgery, specifically a minimally invasive procedure called TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement), due to her age and overall health. Pooja was terrified; the word 'surgery' filled her with dread about complications and losing her independence. The procedure itself was smoother than she anticipated. She was sedated but not under general anesthesia, and the valve was replaced via a catheter in her groin. Waking up, she was sore but coherent. Her recovery in the hospital was closely monitored, and within three days, she was walking the halls. Back home, she followed a cardiac rehab program diligently. Within six weeks, she could garden again without getting windless. Emotionally, Pooja transitioned from a state of fear and vulnerability to profound gratitude and relief. She felt she had regained her life and a future with her grandchildren, her anxiety replaced by a cautious optimism and a renewed appreciation for her health.
Cardiac surgeons for Aortic Valve Surgery
Explore experienced cardiac surgeons who regularly perform aortic valve surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 37 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
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- 23 Years Experience
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- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 23 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 37 Years Experience
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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 8 Years Experience
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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 11 Years Experience
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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 17 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore