EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MITRAL VALVE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT HEART SURGERY

Diseases and medical conditions of the mitral valve are medically treated by mitral valve repair and mitral replacement procedures. The mitral valve is the valve that is located between the left atrium and left ventricle.

There is a different type of mitral valve diseases and at present, owing to advancements in technology, each condition has a practical course of treatment. For instance, in the mitral valve regurgitation, the flaps of the mitral valve do not close, which causes the blood to leak in a backward direction inside the left atrium.

The other condition is known as the mitral valve stenosis in which the flaps tend to become thick and usually fuse, causing reduced blood flow and narrow valve openings. The treatment depends on the complexity of the condition, and Heart specialist  will recommend surgery to treat or replace the mitral valves.

Mitral valve surgery in Mumbai is performed by highly experienced and qualified heart surgeons  such as Dr Pavan Kumar.

Dr. Pavan Kumar is senior Heart surgeon , practicing at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. & he is performed more than 12000 heart operation this includes above 4000 mitral Repair / replacement heart surgeries. His success rate is above 99% in Mitral Valve repair / Replacement heart surgeries .

He uses latest technology to give this success.   His rich experience,  has rightly established him as one of the finest and reputed cardiac surgeons in Mumbai.

It is essential to understand a few aspects of the treatment . There are two types artificial valve are available in this surgery 1)Tissue Valve & 2) Mechanical Valve  . Tissue valve are procured from pig or

Bovine pericardium from calf. Their durability is 5 yrs to 15 yrs. Mechanical valves are made of steel with carbon coating they last long but to make them functioning patient have to take blood thinner / anti-coagulation life long. There are latest 3^rd generation Tissue valves  & Mechanical valves are available in India.

Why is the surgery performed?

Several factors determine the most effective mitral valve disease treatment, including, the symptoms, severity of the condition, and if the situation is getting worse. After evaluating your health, which includes a review of your medical history and a physical exam, our experts will identify an ideal treatment for your situation.

If the symptoms or your condition is mild, medication will be given to you and surgery is not required. However, the mitral valve replacement surgery would be required for patients who have severe mitral valve regurgitation or severe Mitral stenosis.

Heart surgeons  will discuss with you if a mitral valve repair or replacement is required for your condition. In most cases, a mitral valve repair is recommended. However, if valve repair is not possible, a valve replacement is recommended. It is essential to undergo a mitral valve repair / replacement surgery from an experienced Heart Surgeon to get good long term result.

Post-surgery

Once the surgery is completed and the valve of the heart is repaired / replaced , the incisions will be closed. Post-surgery you will have to spend time in the intensive care unit so that the doctors can monitor your condition to ensure there are no complications.

Check-up schedule

Once you are discharged, you will have to visit your doctor for regular check-ups. Further, to ensure you are recovering and healing correctly, the doctor may conduct a few labs, including echocardiogram,  X-ray  & your anti coagulation regimen is decided .

As one of the best cardiac surgeons in Mumbai, Dr. Pavan Kumar, who uses the latest generation of artificial valves & technique .He also runs special Heart Valve clinic for these patients.  Further, his immense experience and expertise in performing mitral valve repair and replacement surgeries have established him as one of the Key heart valve surgeon in Mumbai.