D
Danga
Dec 16, 2020
5
The average price of heart valve replacement is $22800, the minimum price is $5300, and the maximum price is $70000.
| Turkey | Germany | |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Valve Replacement | from $10000 | from $21519 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | from $12000 | from $31083 |
- Below average
- Above average
According to 50 clinics presented in the ranking
Highly rated Heart Valve Replacement clinics by real patients
The hospitals ranking is based on 299 requests, 37 patient reviews, prices, and information from 50 clinics
India, Delhi
Apollo Hospital Indraprastha
Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) identifies, measures, and shares best practices in quality and patient safety in the world.
The Week magazine ranking
The Week is a weekly news magazine in the USA and Great Britain. It covers different topics, including healthcare, science, business, politics, and art. The Week experts compose the ranking of best medical and other institutions based on surveys conducted among customers.
Heart Valve Replacement
$5300
-
$7800
Apollo Hospitals is the largest medical network in the South Asia - 64 hospitals in 9 countries. It has the best diagnostic laboratory in India and the biggest Transplantation Center after the USA. Clinics of Apollo accept over 1,000,000 patients from different countries annually. Reasonable prices, state-of-the-art equipment and well-developed infrastructure make Apollo popular worldwide.
Apollo Hospital Indraprastha offers to perform heart valve replacement from $5300 to $7800. The hospital ranking is 3.8 according to 6 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Delhi, India. This hospital is typically chosen by patients from United States of America. The travel arrangement takes 5 days. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of heart valve replacement in India and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: Mathura Rd, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi 110076, India
Doctors
Prices
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
Procedures
Heart Valve Replacement
$5300 - $7800
Replacement of the aortic valve
$5300 - $7800
3.8
Review score
6 reviews
1 review about heart valve replacement
3.8/5
Bookimed
4.0/5
Google
Latest 5 reviews
All reviews
Germany, Leipzig
Helios Park Hospital Leipzig
German Cancer Society
The German Cancer Society is a non-profit organization. It unites clinical experts, researchers, medical technicians, nurses, psychologists, and other specialists in oncology.
TOP German hospital according to 2019 Focus ranking
Focus news edition determines the leading clinics and emergency hospitals in Germany. Only the best medical centers that have been assessed by experts can be included in the Top 10. The ranking captures 18 specialties: cardiology, cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumors, radiotherapy, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, depression.
Heart Valve Replacement
$31100
-
$40700
Visa assistance
Translator
Helios Park Hospital in Leipzig is one of the largest hospitals in Germany. It is included in the rating of the best national medical centers according to the Focus version.
Main specialties are oncology and hematology, cardiology, orthopedics, gastroenterology.
Helios Leipzig has achieved a high treatment success rate. According to the hospital’s data, 100% of vessel surgeries and 99.9% of stomach tumors removals do not cause complications.
Helios Park Hospital serves 50,000 German and international patients annually.
Helios Park Hospital Leipzig offers to perform heart valve replacement from $31100 to $40700. The hospital ranking is 4.8 according to 4 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Leipzig, Germany. This hospital is typically chosen by patients from Russian Federation. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of heart valve replacement in Germany and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: Strümpellstraße 39, 04289 Leipzig, Germany
Doctors
Prices
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
Procedures
Replacement of the aortic valve
$31083 - $40647
Heart Valve Replacement
$31083 - $40647
4.8
Excellent
4 reviews
4.8/5
Bookimed
3.5/5
Google
Latest 3 reviews
All reviews
Video review
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon
Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) identifies, measures, and shares best practices in quality and patient safety in the world.
European Foundation for Quality Management
The European Foundation for Quality Management increases the effectiveness of organizations, the promotion of global ideas, and experience exchange.
THE IMTJ MEDICAL TRAVEL AWARD WINNER IN 2019
The IMTJ (International Medical Travel Journal) independent expert group headed by the chief editor assesses the Awards nominees. The Award-winners meet such quality criteria as high-level medical care, innovations availability, positive patient reviews, etc.
Patient choice in Neurology
The Bookimed patients have ranked this clinic as the best one for neurological disorders treatment in 2019.
Heart Valve Replacement
Price on request
Transfer
Visa assistance
Translator
The Department of Cardiac Surgery of Teknon Medical Center(Barcelona, Spain) is a part of the Cardiovascular Institute. It specializes in the surgical treatment of heart and vascular diseases. Specialists perform plastic surgery of heart valves, the installation of pacemakers and stents, and surgical treatment of aneurysms. They apply techniques of cardiac surgery on the beating heart and bloodless surgery using the artificial circulation system.
Location: Carrer de Vilana, 12, 08022 Barcelona, Spain
Doctors
Prices
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
Procedures
Heart Valve Replacement
Price on request
Replacement of the aortic valve
Price on request
4.7
Excellent
214 reviews
1 review about heart valve replacement
4.7/5
Bookimed
Latest 5 reviews
All reviews
Common procedures
Replacement of the aortic valveWhat is Bookimed?
— a free global platform to search for hospitals and arrange treatment for people worldwide.
503430
Patients served
32
Countries
2925
Reviews
685
Hospitals
1872
Doctors
Direct hospital prices
How we get prices?
Trusted medical centers
How we check clinics?
Free assistance
Why free?
100% verified reviews
How we verify reviews?
95% patients recommend
How users rate Bookimed?
India, Chennai
Global Hospital Chennai
Indian National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) is an independent organization working on the premises of the Ministry of Science and Technology in India. It is responsible for the assessment of the quality and technical competence of laboratories.
Indian National Hospital Accreditation Board
National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) is a constituent board for accreditation of medical organizations regarding the safety and quality of medical assistance.
Heart Valve Replacement
$6550
-
$9600
At Global Hospital cardiac surgeons carry out heart valve replacement in the Cardiology Department. Before the operation a patient is put under general anesthesia and connected to heart-lung bypass machine. The valve replacement is conducted in 2-4 hours. Operation is considered low-risk with the success rate of up to 93%.
After the procedure, a patient stays in the Intensive Care Unit (ISU) for 2-7 days. In most cases, patients are dismissed from the Hospital under 2 weeks after the operation. Complete rehabilitation takes 10-12 weeks.
Global Hospital Chennai offers to perform heart valve replacement from $6550 to $9600. The hospital ranking is 4.2 according to 6 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Chennai, India. This hospital is typically chosen by patients from Turkmenistan. The travel arrangement takes 5 days. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of heart valve replacement in India and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: 439, Perumbakkam Main Rd, Green Court, Medavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600100, India
Doctors
Prices
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
Procedures
Heart Valve Replacement
$6526 - $9585
Replacement of the aortic valve
Price on request
4.2
Good
6 reviews
4.2/5
Bookimed
Latest 5 reviews
All reviews
Video review
Turkey, Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center
Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) identifies, measures, and shares best practices in quality and patient safety in the world.
European Society for Medical Oncology
The European Society for Medical Oncology is the leading professional organisation for medical oncology.
Organisation of European Cancer Institutes Certificate
The Organisation of European Cancer Institutes is an international non-profit organization with European Economic Interest Grouping status.
The Bookimed Russian-speaking patients have ranked this clinic as the best one for the basic medical screening in 2019.
Heart Valve Replacement
$18000
-
$25000
Transfer
Visa assistance
Translator
At Anadolu Medical Center cardiologists perform valve replacement operations in the Cardiology Department. A patient is given general anesthesia and connected to heart-lung bypass machine. The operation lasts for 2-5 hours. The procedure is considered low-risk with the success rate of up to 94%. After the operation a patient stays in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for a few days. In-hospital stay rarely exceeds 2-week period. Complete rehabilitation with return to previous lifestyle usually takes no longer than 3 months.
Anadolu Medical Center offers to perform heart valve replacement from $18000 to $25000. The hospital ranking is 4.5 according to 185 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Istanbul, Turkey. This hospital is typically chosen by patients from Sudan. The travel arrangement takes 3 days. The medical center provides a patient with free airport-clinic transfer, free clinic-airport transfer and translator. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of heart valve replacement in Turkey and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, 2255. Sk. No:3, 41400 Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey
Doctors
Prices
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
Procedures
Heart Valve Replacement
$18000 - $25000
Replacement of the aortic valve
Price on request
4.5
Excellent
185 reviews
1 review about heart valve replacement
4.5/5
Bookimed
4.5/5
Facebook
Latest 5 reviews
All reviews
Lithuania, Vilnius
Kardiolita Private Hospital
Best heart surgeon of Lithuania
Heart Valve Replacement
$16800
Transfer
Visa assistance
Translator
In Kardiolita Private Hospital heart valve replacement is conducted by professional cardiac surgeons in the Cardiology Department. The surgery lasts for 2-5 hours, depending on patient’s peculiarities. The operation is carried out with the assistance of heart-lung bypass machine, a patient stays under general anesthesia. After the procedure, a patient stays in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for up to 1 week. Complete rehabilitation takes 10-12 weeks. Kardiolita Private Hospital is among best hospitals for heart valve replacement.
Kardiolita Private Hospital offers to perform heart valve replacement from $16800. The hospital ranking is 4.4 according to 30 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Vilnius, Lithuania. This hospital is typically chosen by patients from Ukraine. The travel arrangement takes 3 days. The medical center provides a patient with free airport-clinic transfer, free clinic-airport transfer and translator. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of heart valve replacement in Lithuania and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: Laisvės pr. 64A, Vilnius 05263, Lithuania
Doctors
Prices
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
Procedures
Heart Valve Replacement
$16737
Replacement of the aortic valve
$16737 - $17932
4.4
Good
30 reviews
4.4/5
Bookimed
3.3/5
Google
5.0/5
Facebook
Latest 5 reviews
All reviews
Thailand, Bangkok
Bumrungrad International Hospital
Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) identifies, measures, and shares best practices in quality and patient safety in the world.
Global Healthcare Accreditation Program
Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) evaluates the quality of services provided to international patients in medical facilities worldwide (medical tourism). GHA is an independent institution. Its advisory board includes representatives of leading hospitals, insurance companies, and organizations that deal with patient experience and risk management.
Patient choice for Check-up
The Bookimed international patients have ranked this clinic as the best one for medical screening in 2019.
Heart Valve Replacement
$33800
-
$40000
Bumrungrad International Hospital is a global medical facility in Bangkok, Thailand that specializes in oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, neurosciences, heart surgery, check-ups, etc.
Over 1 million patients choose Bumrungrad annually. 50% of them are international ones from over 190 countries.
The hospital is one of the largest private centers in Southeast Asia and one of the most significant world’s outpatient clinics.
Bumrungrad International is recognized as TOP-10 best hospitals and TOP-30 most technologically advanced clinics in the world.
Bumrungrad International Hospital offers to perform heart valve replacement from $33800 to $40000. The hospital ranking is 4.5 according to 45 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Bangkok, Thailand. The travel arrangement takes 5 days. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of heart valve replacement in Thailand and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: 33 Sukhumvit Soi 3, Wattana Bangkok 10110 Thailand
Doctors
Prices
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
Procedures
Replacement of the aortic valve
$33800 - $40000
Heart Valve Replacement
$33800 - $40000
4.5
Excellent
45 reviews
4.5/5
Bookimed
4.0/5
Google
Latest 5 reviews
All reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center
Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) identifies, measures, and shares best practices in quality and patient safety in the world.
Fastest treatment organization
While composing a rating, Bookimed experts have taken into account patient reviews and clinic achievements in 2018.
World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek
The authoritative list of The World's Best Hospitals 2020 by Newsweek magazine honors medical centers according to key medical performance indicators, patient satisfaction data, and recommendations from global medical experts. The ranking is composed in partnership with data research company Statista.
Heart Valve Replacement
$35000
Visa assistance
Transfer
Translator
At Sourasky Medical Center cardiac surgeons perform heart valve replacement in the Cardiology Department. Operation lasts for 2-5 hours, a patient is connected to heart-lung bypass device and is put under general anesthesia. After the procedure is complete, a patient is put into Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for 2-7 days. Patient’s vitals are controlled, medications and nutrition delivered through intravenous line.
Patients are usually dismissed from the Hospital in 2 weeks after the operation. Complete rehabilitation takes up to 12 weeks.
Sourasky Medical Center offers to perform heart valve replacement from $35000. The hospital ranking is 4.4 according to 94 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Tel Aviv, Israel. The travel arrangement takes 2 days. The medical center provides a patient with free airport-clinic transfer, paid clinic-airport transfer and translator. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of heart valve replacement in Israel and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: Weizmann St 6, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Doctors
Prices
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
Procedures
Heart Valve Replacement
$35000
Replacement of the aortic valve
$45000
4.4
Good
94 reviews
4.4/5
Bookimed
4.5/5
Google
Latest 5 reviews
All reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Joint Commission International
Joint Commission International (JCI) identifies, measures, and shares best practices in quality and patient safety in the world.
Patient choice in Pediatric Oncology & Hematology Oncology
The Bookimed patients have ranked this clinic as the best one for pediatric cancer and blood disorders treatment in 2019.
Heart Valve Replacement
$15000
-
$25000
Transfer
Translator
Visa assistance
The Cardiac Surgery Department in Medipol Clinic (Istanbul, Turkey) specializes in the surgical treatment of cardiovascular pathologies.
Diagnosis of the diseases is established using angiography, echocardiography and a stress test on a race track.
Cardiosurgeons perform coronary bypass surgery to restore blood flow. If the heart valve fails, transcatheter implantation is used. Patients with an aortic aneurysm are assigned an open or endovascular (EVAR) surgery.
The Department includes units of adult and pediatric cardiovascular surgery.
Medipol Mega University Hospital offers to perform heart valve replacement from $15000 to $25000. The hospital ranking is 4.5 according to 172 patient reviews. The medical center is located in Istanbul, Turkey. The travel arrangement takes 4 days. The medical center provides a patient with free airport-clinic transfer, free clinic-airport transfer and translator. Feel free to request Bookimed to compare the prices and costs of heart valve replacement in Turkey and make a shortlist of the most suitable clinics.
Location: TEM Avrupa Otoyolu Göztepe Çıkışı No: 1 Bağcılar/İstanbul
Doctors
Prices
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
Procedures
Heart Valve Replacement
$15000 - $25000
Replacement of the aortic valve
$15000 - $25000
4.5
Excellent
172 reviews
4.5/5
Bookimed
3.7/5
Google
Latest 5 reviews
All reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Sant Joan de Déu – Barcelona Children’s Hospital
Bookimed Award: Best pediatric hospital
While composing a rating, Bookimed experts have taken into account patient reviews and clinic achievements in 2018.
Heart Valve Replacement
Price on request
Hospital Sant Joan de Déu (Barcelona, Spain) accepts children for treatment from the infant age to 21. The Hospital belongs to Top-5 medical institutions in Europe and is recognized as the most authoritative one in the field of pediatric oncology treatment. The Center has its own Laboratory for Molecular Medicine where innovative therapeutic methods are developed.
Location: Passeig de Sant Joan de Déu, 2, 08950 Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
Doctors
Prices
* Prices may vary depending on the medical case and doctors' recommendations.
Procedures
Heart Valve Replacement
Price on request
4.8
Excellent
14 reviews
4.8/5
Bookimed
Latest 5 reviews
All reviews
Best Heart Valve Replacement Doctors
Information about doctors who accept foreign patients is provided by clinics
Ottavio Alfieri
online
Online consultation $418
The doctor specializes in the following areas:
Cardiothoracic surgeon
Doctor Ottavio Alfieri is an award-winning heart surgeon with over 15 years of practical experience in cardiac surgery. Has developed a method of mitral valve repair which is the most applicable method of percutaneous correction of mitral regurgitation. Has performed more than 15,000 cardiac procedu ...
Online consultation
Request for details
Head of Cardiac Surgery Center
Online consultation
Request for details
Bookimed is a free platform for choosing and scheduling treatment options
- Effective prices
- Customer care support 24/7
- Patient reviews
Heart Valve Replacement Patient Reviews by Bookimed patients
Trustpilot
189
6
Google Reviews
35
Danga
Dec 16, 2020
The patient underwent heart valve replacement in Apollo Hospital Indraprastha
I want to thank Dr.Murtada, because he’s the one who arrange it with the hospital. he was with us the whole way asking if we need anything, if everything is OK and I keep asking him a question too but he doesn’t get tired he googled and answer or he calls them straight to figure out the situation. At first me doing it by myself make me tired of emailing all of the hospital in India but after I contact Bookimed he finish everything that it takes me three weeks to due in 2days.The hospital was good to us, they arrange driver named Manpreet Singh that can speak English and take us everywhere we ask am and help us travel popular places, he is the best. I want to thank Karan Kumar for being with us until the end he is the one who take care of everything in the hospital for us and outside of the hospital too. The nurse are nice and the food is very good and my mom surgery went very good by Dr. Anoop k Ganjoo, he is really good doctor. I will recommend you changing your dollar to rupees before going to India.
5
Ekhlas
Sep 20, 2019
The patient underwent heart valve replacement in Anadolu Medical Center
Team was good , our stay was usefull ..but the cost was soo high .. its need some look .. the lab tets no bleavable ..
3
Anonymous
Feb 5, 2020
The patient underwent heart valve replacement in Centro Médico Teknon
Skype consultation went well. We got the answers. Thank you, no problem Скайп консультация прошла хорошо. Мы получили ответы. Спасибо, все без проблем
2
Auto-translated
Tatyana
Apr 28, 2019
The patient was treated of mitral valve insufficiency in Helios Park Hospital Leipzig
21
Oleg
Apr 13, 2019
The patient was treated of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in Medipol Mega University Hospital
2
Versha Malhotra
Feb 26, 2020
Apollo Hospital Indraprastha
Doctor is very experience in his field and is talented and a good human being. I will recommend all patients to him
Arun Prasad
Mar 20, 2020
Apollo Hospital Indraprastha
Experienced and skilled surgeons. One of the few places in the world offering Robotic bariatric surgery.
Bernd Klein
Mar 20, 2020
Helios Park Hospital Leipzig
Sehr freundliche Personal, hab mich gut aufgehoben gefühlt
Stefan Schmidl
Jan 12, 2020
Helios Park Hospital Leipzig
Sehr nettes freundliches Personal immer bemüht zu helfen
Seval Öğretmenoğlu
Mar 11, 2020
Anadolu Medical Center
İlgi çok iyi randevuya uyuluyor. Saatinde alınıyor doktorlar güleryüzle ve deneyimli insan gibi muamele görüyorsunuz kaliteli tavsiye ediyorum ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Zakaria Gouri
Apr 23, 2020
Anadolu Medical Center
the best hospital in Istanbul.
Olga Mustafinova
Nov 22, 2017
Kardiolita Private Hospital
Were there three years ago. They asked for a complete examination, sat for forty minutes before each appointment, plainly did not say anything. Mom did a bypass surgery for a lot of money, they said, enough for a few years. Died of a heart attack in less than a year. I do not recommend it to anyone; you don’t get anything promised
ula Omelchenko
May 28, 2014
Kardiolita Private Hospital
Everything is fine here. The food is always delicious, there is free Wi-Fi. And they treat very well, the staff is very friendly and kind.
Luke Fiander
Feb 9, 2020
Bumrungrad International Hospital
I've only had good experiences here. It's pricey but you can make actual appointments, for which you are generally seen on time, and the checkout process is efficient. The staff are well-trained and the bureaucratic process is well-refined. Of course, the doctors are top notch. Value added: it's a very nice hospital in aesthetic terms.
Mohammed AlAbdusalam
Nov 29, 2019
Bumrungrad International Hospital
I did my full medical checkup here on Friday(with prior appointment). It was really amazing 5 stars experience and here are the positive things about this hospital -Free transportation for the patients from Bangkok international airport to the Hospital or hotels nearby. -Professional and enough staff available to help you. -Amazing ambience, clean, decorated like a 5 stars hotel!! -It took around 4 hours to complete the whole checkup including meeting the Doctor for the results (written report will get after 2 days) -If you speak Arabic, this is best place for you as they have translators and some staff knows some Arabic words. -open mini-buffet included if you take the medical checkup. Here are the only 2 negatives -This hospital prices are high compared to other hospitals in bangkok. But it worth it as you will feel at home!! Clean, helpful and always smiling and welcoming staff!! Well organized place. -It takes more waiting time at the x-ray and ultrasound, however, it is mentioned that the whole checkup takes around 4 to 6 hours. It took 4 hours. Five stars to the best hospital I have ever been!!!
David Mane
Jul 15, 2019
Sourasky Medical Center
As a tourist you don't know what to expect when you're out of Australia. I got some mystery illness and the way I got treated, at Sourasky Tel Aviv Medical centre was outstanding, the speed, the ease, the cheerfulness were great. I’d particularly like to mention Dr Rana Matal. If you end up there do yourself a favour and ask for her. She’s excellent.
Nataliy Parhomchuk
Feb 6, 2019
Sourasky Medical Center
The best treatment, high professionalism, humanity, attitude towards patients is here and only here. Cardio department, you guys a deep bow for all your work, intensive care unit - thank you all very much, you are Gods, you are doing miracles, your professionalism is beyond praise.
Ayla Rayysova
Dec 16, 2019
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Hello, I wanted to ask. We need kidney surgery. PLEASE TELL ME. WHO DID. IN THIS CLINIC. PLEASE TELL ME. WE REFUSED THE KIDNEYS. GET HEMODIALYSIS
Palvan Kuliev
Dec 24, 2019
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Service at the highest level. The staff is very courteous, they always try to do everything possible to ensure that the client is satisfied. Special thanks to Ansar, the coordinator of this hospital.
FAQ about Heart Valve Replacement
Heart surgery is performed when:
- patient’s condition is getting worse: pain becomes unbearable, risk of heart attack increases;
- if the state is already severe and regular medications don’t help;
- patient shows signs of valve dysfunction.
Additional examinations, medications, or lifestyle changes may be prescribed to avoid undergoing the procedure. Valve repair is a preferable alternative to replacement since it allows to preserve the heart and the valve. The procedure is performed on the open heart with the use of heart-lungs bypass machine. The success rate of the operation is up to 92%.
Indications and contraindications for heart valve replacement
Physicians make a decision whether a patient needs valve replacement based on examination results. In case of the following conditions, a doctor may prescribe the valve replacement:
- shortness of breath;
- chest pain or discomfort;
- arrhythmia;
- loss of stamina;
- lightheadedness;
- dizziness;
- swelling of feet or ankles.
Any patient with known heart issues must be cautious about above mentioned signs and perform check-ups whenever any of them manifest. Early diagnosis is crucial for this disease. Patients who are not aware of their condition, may suffer heart damage due to malfunctioning heart valves. This damage may lead to heart attacks, critical conditions and sudden death.
Contraindications for heart valve operation:
- oncology;
- conditions that predispose to bleeding (poor coagulation);
- HIV;
- severe infections (including STDs);
- renal dysfunction.
Operation
Minimally invasive replacement operation
The operation is performed while a patient is under general anesthesia. Heart-lung machine is used to sustain blood flow during the procedure. Minimally invasive surgery is conducted by a team of cardiac surgeons. Physicians utilize long instruments and optical devices that are inserted through a small incisions in patient’s chest. The procedure puts patient's body under less stress and is considered less risky.
Minimally invasive surgery presumes shorter patient hospital stay and quicker recovery.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI)
TAVR is a minimally invasive replacement of aortic valve. Sometimes referred to as “implantation”(TAVI). A catheter is utilized in this procedure. During the operation surgeons reach patient’s heart through a small incision in the chest or through the vein. Once in position, replacement valve is either self installed or expanded and set with a balloon. TAVR is used in patients who are at high risk of surgery-related complications. TAVR is also applied for biological valves replacement.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
Replacement of the heart valve (operation on the open heart)
In cases when patient’s valve cannot be repaired, a replacement becomes viable. Damaged valve is removed and replaced with the mechanical or biological one. Biological valves are made of cow, pig, or human heart tissue. Biological valves degrade over time, so there will be a need for a replacement in 10-15 years.
Patients with mechanical valves need to take blood-thinning medicine for the rest of their lives to prevent formation of blood clots.
Surgeons will discuss all the details related to the valve type before the operation, including valve replacement surgery cost. Biological valves can be replaced utilizing catheters, without the need of open heart surgery.
Bilogical valve
Mechanical valve
Heart valve repair
Valve repair operation is always chosen over the replacement. This procedure may include:
- stitching holes in a valve;
- separating valve flaps that have grown together;
- tightening annulus muscle ring around the valve;
- replacement of supporting cords of the valve;
- reconnecting valve flaps;
- cutting out excess valve tissue.
Some procedures may be carried out with the use of catheter, guided through patient’s artery. For example, narrowed valve opening is treated with balloon valvuloplasty. During this operation, a balloon attached to the catheter is guided to the narrowed valve. The balloon is then inflated, expanding the valve and allowing blood to pass freely.
Preoperative preparation
Before the operation a patient undergoes standard examinations:
- ECG;
- blood and urine tests;
- chest x-ray.
Patients shouldn’t smoke 2 weeks before the operation, as it increases the risk of complications.
If the operation is not minimally invasive, a patient is administered general anesthesia and connected to heart-lungs bypass machine. After that, the repairs or replacements are done. When it’s over, the heart is started and a patient is disconnected from heart-lung bypass.
The operation takes 2-5 hours to complete, but may take longer if additional procedures are required.
Rehabilitation
Recovery
After the operation, a patient spends first 1-3 days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In-hospital postoperative stay lasts for up to 2 weeks. Physicians may assign a special exercise regimen or rehabilitation program to a patient. During hospital stay patient’s vitals are constantly monitored, any pain syndromes are treated with anabolics, and antibiotics are issued if any signs of infection manifest.
Recovery period varies depending on patient’s overall health state. On average, patients can return to non-physically demanding work 4-6 weeks after the operation.
Home care
Patients are usually dismissed from the hospital 2 weeks after the operation. Physicians recommend commiting to 150 minutes of exercise weekly. It is also advisable that a patient quits smoking and/or drinking. Bad habits are known to reduce replaced valve’s life time and cause complications.
If a patient has received mechanical valve, they should take blood-thinning medicine. Any doctor should be notified about that fact because thinned blood has greater potential for passing infections. Before performing any operations that may cause bleeding, patients need to be administered special antibiotic.
Outlook
The operation is considered low-risk and doesn’t put organism under too much stress. Patients must always stay on lookout for possible signs of heart valve malfunction, because there is a little chance that replaced valve will fail. Usually it happens with biological valves 10-15 years after the operation. The symptoms are typical for heart valve malfunction and include fatigue, short breath, and lightheadedness. In such cases it is advisable to undergo another operation.
Heart valve replacement surgery cost
Heart valve replacement cost is influenced by the following factors:
- Type of conducted operation. Minimally invasive mitral valve replacement costs more than procedures on the open heart. Heart valve surgery cost also depends on whether a valve will be repaired or replaced.
- Type of replacement valve. Biological valve replacement cost differs from mechanical aortic valve replacement cost.
- Patient condition. Tavr procedure cost may increase due to prolonged hospital stay. TAVR cost may also increase due to any additional received medicines.
- Additional operation. In some cases it may be viable to perform two operations in succession. For example, additional stenting or bypass surgery will increase mitral valve surgery cost.
- Hospital location. Heart valve repair surgery cost in the USA is 2-3 times higher than in India or Turkey.
How to receive valve replacement abroad?
Submit a request on Bookimed website and our Medical Coordinator will contact you at earliest notice. You will receive answers to all questions regarding cost of mitral valve replacement surgery, what type of procedure is suitable for you, etc. We will also help you to pick the best hospital for heart valve replacement surgery and process all your paperwork. If needed, you will receive assistance in acquiring of visa and transfer.
Need help?
Medical coordinators consult you and help to make the right choice. Bookimed services are free for you and do not affect the clinic's bill.
About Bookimed
693 medical centers
100% verified reviews
No fees or hidden costs
Booking of airline tickets and accommodation
Latest searches
Countries for treatment
Countries for treatment
Treatment in Turkey
99 clinics
Treatment in Germany
91 clinics
Treatment in Mexico
77 clinics
Treatment in Spain
62 clinics
Treatment in Thailand
52 clinics
Treatment in Republic of Korea
48 clinics
Treatment in India
Search all countries
45 clinics
Best hospitals for aortic valve replacement are listed below. The rating is composed on patient reviews and expert opinion of Bookimed Medical Doctors. Success rate of the operation in leading hospitals is up to 92%. Complete rehabilitation takes up to 3 months.
Heart valve surgery is performed to treat conditions that appear if one or more valves don’t function properly. Such conditions may include loss of breath, loss of consciousness, chest pains. Some people have congenital valve malfunctions. During the operation, valves are either repaired or replaced with artificial ones.
I want to thank Dr.Murtada, because he’s the one who arrange it with the hospital. he was with us the whole way asking if we need anything, if everything is OK and I keep asking him a question too but he doesn’t get tired he googled and answer or he calls them straight to figure out the situation. At first me doing it by myself make me tired of emailing all of the hospital in India but after I contact Bookimed he finish everything that it takes me three weeks to due in 2days.The hospital was good to us, they arrange driver named Manpreet Singh that can speak English and take us everywhere we ask am and help us travel popular places, he is the best. I want to thank Karan Kumar for being with us until the end he is the one who take care of everything in the hospital for us and outside of the hospital too. The nurse are nice and the food is very good and my mom surgery went very good by Dr. Anoop k Ganjoo, he is really good doctor. I will recommend you changing your dollar to rupees before going to India.