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Heart Valve Repair

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Quick facts

Treatment type Valve repair, preserving the natural valve

Valves commonly repaired Mitral and tricuspid

Approaches Open, minimally invasive or robotic

Anaesthesia General

What is it

Heart valve repair is a surgical procedure to repair a leaking or faulty heart valve without replacing it. The valves most commonly repaired are the mitral and tricuspid valves.

Why it is done

To restore normal blood flow, relieve symptoms and preserve the patient's own natural valve.

Who needs it

Degenerative valve disease Rheumatic heart disease Mitral valve prolapse Tricuspid valve disease Other structural valve problems Common symptoms are shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, swelling in the legs or ankles, and reduced exercise tolerance.

Types and options

Annuloplasty (ring) - tightens a stretched valve opening Resection - removes excess valve tissue Chordal repair or replacement - repairs or replaces the supporting cords Leaflet repair - repairs damaged valve leaflets Approaches: open-heart valve repair, minimally invasive valve repair, or robotic valve repair where appropriate.

Tests before treatment

Echocardiography ECG Cardiac imaging Assessment of valve function Evaluation of symptoms Overall cardiac and surgical assessment

How it is done

The surgeon reaches the heart through a chest incision or small minimally invasive incisions, examines the faulty valve, repairs it and tests the result before closing.

Recovery

Hospital recovery and monitoring, then a gradual return to normal activities. Follow-up echocardiography and cardiac evaluation are arranged, with cardiac rehabilitation where recommended and long-term monitoring of valve function.

Benefits and outcomes

Preserves the natural valve Restores proper valve function Improves symptoms Improves quality of life May reduce the need for future valve procedures Avoids some long-term considerations that come with certain valve replacements

Risks and complications

Bleeding Infection Abnormal heart rhythm Blood clots Residual or recurrent valve leakage A need for additional treatment or valve replacement Anaesthesia or surgical complications

Preparing to travel

Complete cardiac evaluation and imaging Review your medical history and medications Pre-operative assessment Anaesthesia evaluation Follow the surgical team's instructions before admission

How it is done

1
Access
The surgeon reaches the heart through a chest incision or small minimally invasive incisions.
2
Evaluation
The faulty valve is carefully examined to identify the cause and extent of the problem.
3
Repair
Specialised surgical techniques are used to repair the valve and restore proper function.
4
Testing
The repaired valve is tested to make sure it is working properly and there is no significant leakage.
5
Closure and recovery
The incision is closed and the patient is moved to recovery for monitoring and care.

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What it costs

What changes the price

The valve being repaired Repair technique Surgical approach Hospital selected Surgeon and cardiac team Diagnostic tests Hospital stay Your medical condition