Valve Replacement Surgery in India

Valve replacement surgery is a safe surgery with very few risks and complications. Most of these risks and complications are easily correctable. Some of the common risks include bleeding, wound infections, breathing problems, etc. Arrhythmia or irregular heartbeats will occur in a few. Generally, all these are temporary and get better with time

You will not have any major restrictions after a valve replacement surgery. It is good for you to have periodic check-ups to assess the functioning of the valve. If you have a  mechanical valve you will need to take blood-thinning medications to prevent blood clots around the valves. You also will have to take precautions before certain surgical procedures to avoid infection of the valves

There are two types of artificial heart valves. They are mechanical valves and biologic valves. Mechanical valves are made of materials like metals, carbon, etc. Biologic valves are made from human or animal heart tissue. Mechanical valves are more durable and last for the rest of the patient’s life. But the formation of blood clots on the surface is a disadvantage. Biologic valves function better and have a few disadvantages. But these valves last only for twelve to fifteen years after which another surgery is necessary