Heart basically pumps with four
valves that keep the blood flow in body at the right direction and proper rate.
Heart valve is a medical condition where one or multiple valves in the heart do
not function properly. A healthy heart valves open and closes with every
heartbeat. In case a heart valves fails to open and close properly it can arise
problems in flow of blood.
Heart Valve Replacement Overview
Heart valves can be damaged
through disease or aging. When the valves do not open properly stenosis
problems may arise which is an abnormal narrowing of aortic valve. Valve should
open properly so that right amount of blood can be pumped through the heart. In
case a valve doesn't close properly the condition is called regurgitation which
can be a problem because the blood leaks back into other parts of the heart.
The type of treatment doctors will recommend depends on the heart valve and severity
of the valve disease. Heart valve disease depends on particular valve which is
affected. Following are the four types of heart valve:-
- Aortic
- Mitral
- Pulmonary
- Tricuspid
Treatment of this condition may
include medication, balloon valvotomy, or heart valve replacement surgery. In
heart valve surgery the surgeon may take one of two approaches. Firstly, the doctor
may repair the valve by tightening the valve and sewing a ring around the
opening. The valve can be cut,
separated, or shortened in order to make it function properly. Secondly, the surgeon may completely replace
the valve with a prosthetic which can be made of mechanical or artificial
material.
Pros
Heart valve replacement surgerycan offer several key benefits. After the replacement most patients may feel
the results immediately. The procedure helps heart function more
effectively. Replaced valve have
durability of lifetime. Around 50% or more patients do not need blood thinner.
The surgery increases survival rates of the patients. Post heart valve
replacement patients may feel better and regain strength and energy gradually.
Risk
While performing heart valve
surgery various complications can occur. Generally these complications are
related to the type of valve used. The risk for blood clot formation can show
up a few days after surgery in case blood clots dislodge it can travel to lungs
which can cause chest pain, shortness of breath or even death. Abnormal heartbeats
called arrhythmias can also occur after surgery. Other heart valve complications such as
bleeding during the surgery, infection in the chest insiction can occur.
Low cost treatment in India
India provides world class
medical facilities and hospitals. Heart valve surgery is very expensive all
around the globe whereas in India it is available at a very reasonable price
with use of latest technology and treatments.
Why choose Travcure Medical Tourism Consultants?
Travcure Medical Tourism consultants are committed to provide you with the best medical treatments all
over India. At Travcure every little details from traveling to appointments of
doctors, examinations and stay in India are taken care of. We try our best to
make your stay comfortable without any hazel.
