Heart Valve Replacement Surgery in Delhi, India

Overview

Heart valve surgery is a life-saving procedure for individuals with heart valve conditions, where the heart’s valves malfunction, leading to various cardiac issues. The team of highly skilled cardiac surgeons at Metro Hospitals specializes in both heart valve repair and replacement procedures. Our commitment to innovative medical techniques, patient-centered care, and medical advancements makes us a trusted choice for those seeking optimal care for heart valve conditions.

What is Heart Valve Surgery?

Heart valve surgery is a procedure for treating heart valve disease, which occurs when one of the four heart valves responsible for pumping blood in the correct direction malfunctions. The heart consists of four chambers: the upper chambers, called atria, and the lower chambers, known as ventricles. Valves between these chambers ensure proper blood flow through the heart and into the body. The four heart valves are:

• Pulmonary valve: between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery
• Tricuspid valve: between the right atrium and right ventricle
• Mitral valve: between the left ventricle and left atrium
• Aortic valve: between the aorta and left ventricle

Each valve has leaflets or cusps that open and close with each heartbeat. When valves fail to open or close properly, blood flow from the heart to the body is affected.

Conditions that May Require Heart Valve Surgery

Heart valve disease can be present at birth or acquired later in life. Causes include congenital valve disease, bicuspid aortic valve disease, and acquired valve disease resulting from infections or other conditions. Symptoms of heart valve disease include shortness of breath, dizziness, chest discomfort, palpitations, and swelling. Diagnosis involves a physical examination and tests such as echocardiography and cardiac catheterization.

Types of Heart Valve Surgery

Heart valve specialists may recommend repair or replacement based on the severity of the condition.

Heart Valve Repair:

• Preserves the valve and proper heart function
• Includes patching holes, reconnecting valve cusps, removing excess tissue, and tightening the annulus

Heart Valve Replacement:

• Involves removing the diseased valve and replacing it with a mechanical or biological valve
• Biological valves degenerate over time, while mechanical valves require lifelong blood-thinning medication

Heart Valve Surgery Procedure

The surgery is performed under anesthesia with the patient connected to a heart-lung bypass machine. It can be done as open-heart surgery with an incision in the chest or minimally invasive surgery with smaller incisions. Preparation includes consultation, medical evaluation, cardiac rehabilitation, medication adjustments, dietary considerations, smoking cessation, and mental and emotional preparation.

Postoperative Care & Recovery

Patients are monitored in the ICU or CCU post-surgery. Pain management, monitoring vital signs, chest tube insertion, physical activity, breathing exercises, diet, wound care, and follow-up appointments are essential for recovery.

Risks of Heart Valve Surgery

Risks include bleeding, infection, blood clots, stroke, heart rhythm problems, kidney problems, respiratory complications, DVT, heart attack, and prosthetic valve complications.

Metro Hospitals: A Trusted Choice for Heart Valve Repair or Replacement

Metro Hospitals offers leading cardiac experts, state-of-the-art facilities, comprehensive diagnostic services, a multidisciplinary approach, minimally invasive techniques, a proven track record, comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation, patient-centric care, and international patient services. With a focus on positive outcomes and patient well-being, Metro Hospitals is a trusted leader in cardiac care.

If you’d like to learn more about heart valve disease or treatment, book a consultation with a heart specialist at a Metro hospital near you.