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Mitral valve repair
Mitral valve repair and mitral valve replacement are surgical options for treating a damaged mitral valve, a crucial component in the heart’s blood flow system. If you’re considering these procedures, understanding the differences and what they involve can guide your decision.
Understanding the Mitral Valve
The mitral valve regulates blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle of your heart. When it’s not functioning properly, blood can either leak backward (mitral regurgitation) or be obstructed (mitral stenosis). Both conditions can lead to serious heart issues if left untreated.
Mitral Valve Repair involves fixing your existing valve. Surgeons may reshape or reinforce the valve using various techniques, preserving its natural function. Repair is often preferred because it maintains your original tissue, which can better support heart function and reduce the need for lifelong blood-thinning medications.
Mitral Valve Replacement is necessary when the valve is too damaged to repair. In this procedure, the surgeon replaces the faulty valve with either a mechanical valve or a biological valve made from animal tissue. Mechanical valves last longer but require lifelong blood thinners, while biological valves might wear out over time but typically don’t require long-term medication.
Surgical Approaches
Both repair and replacement can be performed through open-heart surgery or minimally invasive techniques. Open-heart surgery involves a large incision and splitting the breastbone, leading to a longer recovery. Minimally invasive surgery uses smaller incisions, resulting in less pain and quicker recovery, though it’s not suitable for all patients.
Dr. T. S. Kler
Chairman & HOD - BLK-Max Heart & Vascular Institute, Chairman Pan Max - Electrophysiology
Critical Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiology, Electrophysiology And Arrhythmia Services, Technology For Heart Care Experience: 37+ Years
Dr Anil Bhan
Chairman, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac Care, MCh (CTVS) , MS(General Surgery) , M.B.B.S.
Dr. Bhan is an outstanding cardiovascular surgeon and a graduate from Medical College Srinagar (Best outgoing graduate-Gold Medalist).
Dr Balbir Singh
Group Chairman - Cardiac Sciences, Pan Max & Chief of Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology, Max Saket
Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology-Pacemaker, Interventional Cardiology Experience: 32+ Years
Dr. Sushant Srivastava
Chairperson Heart & Lungs Transplant MBBS, MS, MCh
MBBS, Patna Medical College, Patna, India MS (General Surgery), Patna Medical College, Patna, India, 1991 MCh (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, 1994
Dr Ajay Kaul
CHAIRMAN CARDIAC SCIENCE | Fortis Noida Cardiac Sciences | MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Cardiothoracic Surgery),
Adult CTVS (Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery) | Heart Transplant | Heart & Lung Transplant
Dr Ramji Mehrotra
Vice Chairman - Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery Heart & Vascular Institute, Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery, Technology For Heart Care, Cardiac Intensive Care
Vice Chairman & Chief in Cardio Thoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi.
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