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Valve Replacement Surgery in India

What is Valve Replacement Surgery? A valve replacement surgery (aortic valve surgery) is replacing a damaged valve in your heart with a mechanical valve (made from synthetic materials) or a tissue valve (usually taken from pig, cow, or human donors). A new valve will relieve the strain and aims to ease symptoms such as breathlessness and chest pain due to angina. Who are the Candidate for Valve Replacement Surgery? As a general guide, however, you may be a candidate for valve replacement surgery for any of the following reasons:

You have significant valve narrowing (stenosis) or leaking (regurgitation) that is causing severe cardiac symptoms, such as angina (chest pain), shortness of breath, syncope (fainting spells) or symptoms of heart failure. Although your cardiac symptoms are not yet severe, diagnostic tests show that you have valve stenosis or regurgitation that is beginning to seriously affect your heart function. You have milder valve stenosis or regurgitation, but you need open-heart surgery for another reason (such as coronary artery bypass). Your problematic heart valve can be replaced during this open heart procedure, correcting the situation before it has the chance to deteriorate. Your heart valve has been damaged severely by endocarditis (infection of the heart valve), or you have endocarditis that is resistant to antibiotics. You already have a prosthetic heart valve, but it needs to be replaced because it is leaking or malfunctioning, because you are having recurring blood clots or infection on the heart valve, or because you are having bleeding problems related to anticoagulants.

What is the Diagnosis for Valve Replacement Surgery? The following tests may be done to conclude and diagnose valve diseases Echocardiography Transesophageal echocardiography Cardiac catheterization (also called an angiogram) Radionuclide scans Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) During a physical examination, the doctor will listen to your heart to hear the sounds the heart makes as the valves open and close. A murmur is a swishing sound made by blood flowing through a steno tic or leaky valve.

What are the Types of Valve used for Valve Replacement Surgery? Mechanical valves: Mechanical valves are designed to outlast the patient, and have typically been stress-tested to last several hundred years. Although mechanical valves are long-lasting and generally only one surgery is needed, there is an increased risk of blood clots forming with mechanical valves. As a result, mechanical valve recipients must generally take anti-coagulant drugs such as Warfarin for the rest of their lives, which makes the patient more prone to bleeding.

Tissue valves: Tissue heart valves are usually made from animal tissues, either animal heart valve tissue or animal pericardial tissue. The tissue is treated to prevent rejection and calcification. There are alternatives to animal tissue valves. In some cases, a homograft - a human aortic valve - can be implanted. Homograft valves are donated by patients and harvested after the patient dies. The durability of homograft valves is probably the same for porcine tissue valves. Another procedure for aortic valve replacement is the Ross procedure. In a Ross procedure, the aortic valve is removed and replaced with the patient's own pulmonary valve. A pulmonary homograft (pulmonary valve taken from a cadaver)is then used to replace the patient's own pulmonary valve. This procedure was first used in 1967 and is used primarily in children

Homograft: A homograft or allograft is a human valve obtained from a donor. This type of valve is particularly beneficial for pregnant women and children, because it does not require long-term anticoagulation therapy. In addition, it can provide excellent hemodynamic performance, allowing for natural function of the surrounding structures. Because the availability of these valves depends on donors, supply is limited. What is the Preparations for Valve Replacement Surgery? Your physician may perform a complete physical examination to ensure you are in good health before undergoing the procedure. You may undergo blood tests or other diagnostic tests. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. If you are pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant, you should notify your physician. Notify your physician if you are sensitive to or are allergic to any medications, iodine, latex, tape, or anesthetic agents (local and general). Notify your physician of all medications (prescription and over-the-counter) and herbal supplements that you are taking. Notify your physician if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. It may be necessary for you to stop some of these medications prior to the procedure. Notify your physician if you have a pacemaker. If you smoke, you should stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the procedure. This may improve your chances for a successful recovery from surgery and benefit your overall health status.

What is the Procedure for Valve Replacement Surgery? You will be positioned on the operating table, lying on your back. The anesthesiologist will continuously monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and blood oxygen level during the surgery. Once you are sedated, a breathing tube will be inserted through your throat into your lungs and you will be connected to a ventilator, which will breathe for you during the surgery. A catheter will be inserted into your bladder to drain urine. The skin over the surgical site will be cleansed with an antiseptic solution. The physician will make an incision (cut) down the center of the chest from just below the Adam's apple to just above the navel. The sternum (breastbone) will be divided in half with a special operating instrument. The physician will separates the two halves of the breastbone and spread them apart to expose the heart.

In order to perform the valve repair or replacement, the heart must be stopped to allow the physician to perform the very delicate procedure. Tubes will be inserted into the heart so that the blood can be pumped through your body by a cardiopulmonary bypass machine. Once the blood has been completely diverted into the bypass machine for pumping, the heart will be stopped by injecting it with a cold solution. When the heart has stopped, the physician will perform the procedure by removing the diseased valve and putting in the artificial valve, in the case of a valve replacement. For a valve repair, the procedure performed will depend on the type of valve problem that exists, e.g., separation of fused valve leaflets, repair of torn leaflets, and/or the reshaping of valve parts to ensure better function. Once the procedure has completed, the blood circulating through the bypass machine will let back into your heart and the tubes to the machine removed. Your heart will be shocked with small paddles to restart the heartbeat. Once your heart is beating again, the physician will observe the heart to assess the function of the heart and the valves. Temporary wires for pacing may be inserted into the heart. These wires can be attached to a pacemaker and your heart can be paced, if needed, during the initial recovery period. The sternum will be rejoined and sewn together with small wires. The skin over the sternum will be sewn back together. The incision will be closed with sutures or surgical staples. Tubes will be inserted into your chest to drain blood and other fluids from around the heart. These tubes will be connected to a suction device to drain fluids away from the heart. A tube will be inserted through your mouth or nose into your stomach to drain stomach fluids. A sterile bandage/dressing will be applied.

How is the Recovery after Valve Replacement Surgery? The patient will be in an intensive care unit for the first 2 or 3 days following the surgery and the heart functions will be monitored constantly. The average hospital stay is 1 - 2 weeks. A total recovery will take a few weeks to several months, depending on previous health and age of the patient.

What are the Advantages of Valve Replacement Surgery? Improved quality of life Prolonged life Reduced symptoms What are the Risks of Valve Replacement Surgery? Once youve had heart valve surgery, youll have an increased risk of developing an infection of the valve. This is known as endocarditis. As a precaution, you will need to take antibiotics before undergoing some dental or surgical procedures. In most cases, we will also prescribe an anticoagulant medication to prevent blood clots. What are the Alternatives to Valve Replacement Surgery? Alternatives to Valve replacement surgery includes taking prescription medications to improve the effectiveness of each heartbeat, remove excess fluids, and control blood pressure. These medications only treat the symptoms associated with valve problems; they do not address the cause of them. Other alternatives to valve replacement surgery include an invasive procedure known as percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty.

Valve Replacement Surgery in India: India has become the healthcare hub for international patients as it provides with the latest in medical treatment facilities and best services making it easy and comfortable. Extensive investments have been made to ensure that all medical centers are equipped with modern facilities; internationally accredited hospitals of India are capable of handling the latest techniques and procedures. These stateof-the-art facilities focus on what matters: more effective, efficient and pleasant solutions for patients. India boasts volumes of its excellently maintained healthcare providers by stringent government controls on the policies for control of promotion and advertisement, thus not visible much in news papers, magazines and electronic media. But certainly as good as other regional healthcare providers like Singapore and Thailand. The Indian government has made it easier for visitors seeking health treatments to enter the country. With the relevant letter from the medical centre at which you will be receiving your medical treatment, you may enjoy up to six months of visa extension. You can go for Valve replacement surgery in India in following cities:

Mumbai Delhi Bangalore Chennai

Hyderabad Pune Nagpur Gurgaon

Kerala Goa Jaipur Chandigarh

Cost of Valve Replacement Surgery in India India's favorable exchange rate and the cost of healthcare services are at an extensively lower cost than that of other countries. If you're coming from a Western country such as the United States or Britain, medical procedures in India will generally cost a fraction of the price as compared to prices back home. Low cost is not the only criteria, patient looks for a quality output with low cost. India is proving to be much beneficial for such patients as the cost of the treatment is low without compromising the quality. The following chart shows the Cost difference of Valve replacement surgery in India and other developed countries for patients consideration. Valve Replacement Surgery in India - Plan with Indian Healthguru Group Indian Healthguru is a leading medical tourism service provider for Valve replacement surgery in India. We are affiliated with reputed hospitals capable of offering specialized treatments, overseen by prominent and renowned medical teams. We provide treatment for a vast range of illnesses and surgery including Cardiac, Orthopedic, Pediatrics, Cosmetic Surgery, Ayurveda, and Interventional procedures. Indian Healthguru specializes in providing affordable medical care and treatment packages to patients in the other countries. We improve lives by offering people, alternative options in healthcare treatment. Every client is given individual attention to every single minor detail and extensive efforts to ensure his/her satisfaction. We have our clients from USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Europe, Middle East etc. To have a free consultation with Indian Healthguru Group regarding Valve replacement surgery in India, you just have to send us a query regarding your treatment and within 24 hours, a patient coordinator will contact you for further details and interaction. From that point, that patient coordinator will take care of all your proceedings like arranging VISA, accommodation, appointment with the doctor with round the clock services to make your medical tour hassle free.

Some of the common countries from which patients travel to India for surgery are: USA Australia Kenya Tanzania Sri Lanka Afghanistan ABOUT INDIA Located in South Asia, bordered by Pakistan, Nepal, China and Bangladesh, India is South Asia's largest, sovereign, democratic republic. India has an edge over other countries when it comes to offering comprehensive, cost-effective and timely medical care: it also offers an exotic, adventure-filled or cultural -if you wish array of destinations to discover and revel in for the travelers. Indian cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Goa, Bangalore, Nagpur, Kerala, Delhi, Pune, Jaipur, Chennai, Gurgaon, and Chandigarh offers best medical tourism service. Mumbai - Formerly known as Bombay, is the commercial & financial capital city of India. Mumbai is famous for many things, including its thriving Bollywood film industry, teeming bazaars, colonial-style buildings, Art Deco structures and a superb choice of restaurants, often being rated as the dining capital of India. The tourist district of Colaba in Mumbai is a great place to start exploring this great city. Hyderabad Hyderabad city is a great place to visit in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The place has witnessed a continuous growth for last many years. Hyderabad has become a tourist hotspot following ever increasing number of tourists during past few years. Hyderabad has a well-founded reputation as one of the safest cities in the world. Goa - The country's smallest state and famed for its colonial Portuguese and Catholic past, most tourists visit Goa for its endless selection of sandy beaches and coastal attractions. Standing proudly next to the Arabian Sea, Goa is a particularly compact state and often feels like a large town, being easy to travel. Around Goa, tourists will soon realize that the state has much more to offer than simply stunning beaches, fishing, water scooters, windsurfing and scuba diving. Bangalore - Beauty lies in the eyes of beholder and if you want to see one of the most beautiful places in India then Bangalore is the word for it. Bangalore has earned sobriquets like 'Silicon Valley of India', 'Pub Capital of India', and 'City of Gardens'. Pleasant climate with colorful gardens with lakes and glittering nightlife, Bangalore has made its own attraction for travelers as one of the most charming cities in India, Nagpur - Nagpur is the largest city in central India, but with its friendly atmosphere and dependable transportation, youll instantly feel at home. The city of Nagpur has a well-built infrastructure, is a clean and affluent city which makes a good jumping-off point for a series of trips into the far eastern corner of Maharashtra. Kerala - Natural beauty, clean air and primordial greenery amidst the vast expanse of water and sky, typifies the state of Kerala better known as God's own country. Kerala is famous for its alternative medical therapies such as Ayurveda, which help to rejuvenate and revitalize the body. The region is also home to Indias only virgin tropical rain forest the Silent Valley National Park, supporting an overwhelming range of life forms, many of which are highly endangered, and endemic to this part of the planet. Delhi - "Welcome to The Capital City of India - New Delhi" Delhi is famous as Capital city of India is located in North India. Delhi is truly a symbol of the old and the new; a blend of ancient well preserved monuments and temples along with jam-packed burger joints and up market shopping malls. Delhi has state of the art Hospitals and the best qualified doctors. UK New Zealand Ethiopia Zambia Bangladesh Nepal Canada Nigeria Uganda Congo Pakistan Uzbekhistan

Patients Testimonial:

Mr. Nichoe, Kenya Aortic Valve Replacement Sugery for his father

Hi. I am Mr. Nichoe from Kenya. I am writing this email to thank Indian Healthguru Group for arranging my fathers Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment in India. My father was suffering from heart problem from a long time. Our doctor in Kenya suggested surgery. We were looking for an affordable price medical treatment. Then we came to know about Indian Healthguru Group through a common friend. Upon sending them our query, we got an immediate response from them. The same evening, we got a call from them. We are very pleased by the response we got. After a few weeks, we finally arrived in India for my fathers Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment. Everything was taken care of very well by the Indian Healthguru Group. I had also accompanied my father on his medical trip. At the hospital I was provided with a sofa-cum-bed. The room was comfortable. More like a luxurious hotel that a hospital. The food was excellent. My fathers Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment in India was carried out successfully by a team of highly efficient Cardiologists. The hospital was also very good and maintained high standards. All the nurses and the entire hospital staff was very hard working. After getting his Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment in India, my fathers health is much better. Thank you so much for everything.

Mr. Chunga, Zambia Heart Valve Replacement Surgery

Hello. I am Mr. Chunga from Zambia. Recently I got my Aortic Valve Surgery in India. I am writing this letter to thank my coordinators The Indian Healthguru Group for assisting me to get my Aortic Valve Surgery in India at a world class hospital of Mumbai. I was suffering from heart problems from the last 6-7 years. The problem intensified in the last few months and my doctor in Zambia told me that I would need Aortic Valve Surgery. I came to know about Indian Healthguru Group from a friend. I immediately sent them my query through email and in just a couple of hours; I got a phone call from them. The services rendered by Indian Healthguru Group and the hospital have certainly exceeded my expectations. To summarize my entire experience in India was extraordinary. The team of Cardiac Surgeons who conducted my Aortic Valve Surgery in India were one of the most committed hard-working and knowledgeable physicians I have ever encountered. Everyone involved in my medical treatment showed concern and care. I want to thank all the hard working staff for their attentive and caring help. I came to India as a very nervous heart patient. I left confident and relaxed, comfortable with my ability to care for myself and my family. Thank you, Chunga Zambia

Knee Replacement Surgery in India

Knee replacement surgery also known as knee arthroplasty is procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve the pain and disability of osteoarthritis. It may be performed for other knee diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The procedure has been proven to help individuals return back to moderately challenging activities such as golf, bicycling, and swimming. Total knees are not designed for jogging, or sports like tennis and skiing (although there certainly are people with total knee replacements that participate in such sports). Knee replacement is a routine surgery performed on over 600,000 people worldwide each year. Over 90% of people who have had Total Knee Replacement experience an improvement in knee pain and function.

Knee Replacement Surgery Candidates A person would be considered a candidate for knee replacement if there is: Daily pain The pain is severe enough to restrict work, recreation and ordinary activities of daily living Significant stiffness in the knee Significant instability (constant giving way) of the knee Significant deformity (knock-knees or bow-legs) that hinders normal function of the knee Damage from arthritic conditions, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis

Success Rate of Knee Replacement Surgery: Knee replacement surgery is recognized as a miracle of modern surgery. Most orthopedic experts consider replacement to be the best method of handling arthritis in the knee. Knee replacements have literally put hundreds of thousands of Americans back on their feet and allowed them to enjoy their golden years.

Knee Replacement Surgery Preparations: If you smoke, cut down or quit. Smoking changes blood flow patterns, delays healing and slows recovery. If you drink, don't have any alcohol for at least 48 hours before surgery. Ask your doctor for pre-surgical exercises. If you are having hip or knee replacement surgery, doing exercises to strengthen your upper body will help you cope with crutches or a walker after surgery. Your primary care physician or an internist will conduct a general medical evaluation several weeks before surgery. This examination will assess your health and your risk for anesthesia. The results of this examination should be forwarded to your orthopaedic surgeon, along with a surgical clearance. Shortly before your scheduled surgery, you will probably have an orthopedic examination to review the procedure and answer any last-minute questions. You may need to take several types of tests, including blood tests, a cardiogram, a urine sample and a chest X-ray. Advice your surgeon of any medical conditions you have and of all the medications you are taking. You may need to stop taking certain medications or your surgeon may recommend substitute medications until your surgery. Medications such as corticosteroids, insulin or anti-coagulants will need to be managed before and after surgery.