Mitral Valve Replacement Treatment in India
About Mitral Valve Replacement
Key Highlights
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Definitive treatment for severe, irreparable mitral valve disease.Restores normal blood flow and heart function, alleviating debilitating symptoms.Prevents progression to heart failure and other serious complications.Offers choice between long-lasting mechanical valves or tissue valves that may not require lifelong blood thinners.Can significantly improve quality of life, exercise capacity, and long-term survival.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe mitral valve stenosis (narrowing) causing symptoms.
- Severe mitral valve regurgitation (leakage) causing symptoms or heart dysfunction.
- Failed previous mitral valve repair surgery.
- Infective endocarditis (valve infection) causing severe valve damage.
- Certain congenital (present from birth) mitral valve abnormalities.
- Calcification or degeneration of the valve making repair impossible.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including echocardiogram, cardiac catheterization, and blood tests.
- Consultation with a cardiologist and cardiac surgeon to discuss valve type (mechanical vs. biological).
- Management of existing conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
- Discontinuation of certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) as advised by the doctor.
- Pre-operative fasting (typically 8-12 hours before surgery).
- Pre-operative bathing with antiseptic soap to reduce infection risk.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after surgery, potentially requiring transfusion.
- Blood clot formation, which can lead to stroke or valve malfunction.
- Infection of the surgical site, heart valve (endocarditis), or lungs.
- Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) requiring medication or a pacemaker.
- Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
- Valve dysfunction (leakage, stenosis, or structural failure) over time.
- Risk of stroke or kidney injury.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the ICU for 1-2 days for close monitoring.
- Hospital stay of 5-10 days for pain management, wound care, and initial mobilization.
- Structured cardiac rehabilitation program to rebuild strength and endurance.
- Lifelong medications: blood thinners (anticoagulants) for mechanical valves; possibly antibiotics before dental procedures.
- Regular follow-up appointments with echocardiograms to monitor valve function.
- Gradual return to normal activities over several weeks, avoiding heavy lifting for 6-8 weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering mitral valve replacement in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for mitral valve replacement 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 mitral valve replacement. 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 mitral valve replacement compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 350 Thousand – 1.2 Million | 5-10 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full recovery | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 1.23 Million – 4.2 Million | 5-10 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; 3-6 months for full recovery | Know More |
Top hospitals for Mitral Valve Replacement in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated cardiac surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing mitral valve replacement.
Hyderabad, India
20 Doctors
Rahul Jones, a 58-year-old high school...
Rahul Jones, a 58-year-old high school history teacher and father of three, had always been active. Over the past two years, he noticed a gradual decline. He became short of breath walking between classrooms, his ankles swelled, and he was constantly fatigued. His favorite weekend hikes became impossible. After a fainting spell at school, he saw his doctor. An echocardiogram revealed severe mitral regurgitation due to a prolapsed valve, likely from a long-ago untreated strep infection. His cardiologist, Dr. Lee, explained that Rahul's heart was enlarging and weakening under the strain. Medication could only manage symptoms; a mitral valve replacement was necessary to prevent heart failure. Terrified but determined to see his youngest graduate, Rahul agreed. The surgery, using a mechanical valve, went smoothly but the immediate recovery in the ICU was daunting. The first walk down the hallway felt like a marathon. Back home, cardiac rehab was grueling but became a source of pride. Six months later, Rahul is back in the classroom full-time and recently completed a 5k walk with his daughter. The anxiety of the 'ticking' valve is overshadowed by profound gratitude for his renewed energy and a second chance to be fully present for his family.
Cardiac surgeons for Mitral Valve Replacement
Explore experienced cardiac surgeons who regularly perform mitral valve replacement and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 31 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 37 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 30 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 30 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 23 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 13 Years Experience
- Cardiac surgeon
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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SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Chennai
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore