Valve Replacement

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Valvular heart disease is a form of heart disease that occurs when one or more of the heart’s four valves don’t function properly. Valve replacement surgery may be an option if the valves of your heart are too fragile, scarred, or otherwise damaged to repair.

The valves of the heart are responsible for allowing nutrient-rich blood to flow through the chambers of your heart. Each valve is supposed to close completely after ushering in blood flow. Diseased heart valves aren’t always able to perform the job as well as they should.

Types of Valve Replacement Surgery:

  • Aortic Valve Replacement
  • Mitral Valve Replacement
  • Double Valve Replacement
  • Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Reasons for Replacement
  • Stenosis, or a narrowing of the blood vessels, causes a less-than-normal amount of blood to flow to the heart. This causes the muscle to work harder.
  • Leaky valves can also pose a problem. Instead of closing tightly, a valve may remain slightly open, letting blood flow backwards. This is called regurgitation.
  • The signs of valvular heart disease can include: fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, cyanosis, chest pain, fluid retention, especially in the lower limbs
  • Heart valve repair is also a solution for valvular heart disease. In some people, the damage is too far advanced and a total replacement of the affected valve is the only option.



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