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 Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Miot Hospital Chennai, 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 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.
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.
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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.
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