Heart Double Valve Replacement Surgery in India

The human heart consists of four types of main valves that are- tricuspid, aortic, mitral and pulmonary valve. The mitral and tricuspid valve lies between the upper and lower chambers of the heart whereas the aortic and pulmonary valve can be found in two arteries that go out through the heart. Usually it is the aortic and mitral valve that suffers due to the pathological changes caused by the degenerative valve disease, infective endocarditis and rheumatic heart disease. These diseases interfere with the opening and closing activity of the valve.

Some of the common symptoms of heart valve disease are -

Retention of fluid in the lower limbs.
Severe chest pain.
Light-headedness and fatigue.
Shortness of breath and dizziness.
Cyanosis

Common Causes of Heart Valve Disease

Some of the most common causes of heart valve disease are -

Cardiac stenosis or narrowing.
Constant high blood pressure and sudden heart failure, which results in enlarging of the arteries.
Atherosclerosis
Formation of scar tissue due to injury to the heart or heart attack.
Common diseases such as rheumatic fever or strep throat can initiate valve related problems.
Infective endocarditis- germ infection that enters the bloodstream.
Autoimmune disease such as Lupus.
Carcinoid syndrome
Marfan syndrome
High blood cholesterol
Metabolic disorder such as Fabry.
Radiation therapy taken directly on the chest

Types of Valves Used in Replacement Surgery

Double valve replacement surgery is not that common and is overall a complicated procedure as compared to single valve replacement surgery. In case of double valve replacement surgery, both the diseased valves are replaced at once with a synthetic or biological valve. The components used in synthetic also known as mechanical valves are not organic or natural. They are formed with a unique combination that includes carbon material and polyester which can be easily accepted by the human body.

Bioprosthetic valves also known as biological valves are created through biological resources such as human and animal tissues. There are three subtypes of biological valves, which are –

Bovine valve – It is usually created using the tissues of a cow and is attached with the heart with the help of a silicone material rubber.
Porcine valve – It is created with the use of a pig tissue and is attached with the heart like a stent- with or without frame.
Homograft – Also known as allograft is the most original valve and is collected directly from the heart of the donor.

Cost of Heart Double Valve Replacement Surgery

Cost of Heart Double Valve Replacement Surgery in India varies from hospital to hospital and doctor to doctor. It is very important that you must find a good doctor and discuss in detail about your health condition and surgery. For exact quote, please discuss your medical concern with our medical support team in free today and get cost of Coronary bypass surgery in India.

Before starting the surgery, the doctors announce a list of tests that are mandatory to be conducted on the patient. It gives an in-depth idea of the patient’s overall health and any other condition that is not visible. Certain specific routine tests are conducted before the surgery such as X-ray and transthoracic echocardiography. Some of the other points that are assessed as contraindications for double valve replacement surgery are –

Associated aortic aneurysm.
Aortic arch aneurysm.
Low chest profile.
Chest surgery or trauma.
Highly calcified mitral valve annulus or aortic valve.
The requirement for aortic root reconstruction.
Coronary artery bypass grafting.
Peripheral atherosclerosis.
Stent less aortic bioprosthesis implantation.

patient is advised to stop certain things weeks before the surgery such as smoking or having any sort of heavy or spicy food that can affect the digestive system.

Best Doctors For Heart Double Valve Replacement Surgery In India View All

Dr. Ashok Seth

Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute & Fortis Healthcare Medical Council

CONSULTS AT

Fortis Escort Hospital

EXPEREIENCE :
34+ Years SURGERIES :
17800+