About the Surgery

Aortic Valve Surgery in Lucknow, India | Charak Hospital 

Overview 

Our heart is a pump that requires healthy valves to function properly. Our hearts contain four valves: two between the chambers (Mitral and Tricuspid), and two between the chambers and blood arteries (Aortic and Pulmonary Valves). When open, the valves allow blood to flow exclusively in one direction; when closed, they establish a strong seal between the various chambers of the heart and blood vessels.

When is it required? 

If the heart valve is damaged as a result of:

• Congenital cardiac defects.
• Endocarditis
• rheumatic heart disease
• Aging/Degenerative
   

Who is an ideal candidate for valvular heart surgery?

The majority of people who get this procedure are in their 70s or 80s, and they frequently have other medical issues that qualify them for this type of heart valve surgery. TAVR can be a successful way to improve the quality of life for individuals who otherwise have few options for aortic valve repair.
Our specialists are masters in stenotic aortic valve methods. Consult our team to find out which technique is best for you.

Valvular heart surgery types :

Valves can be replaced or repaired using a variety of techniques, depending on the type and location of the damage. These techniques include:

A closed or open valvulotomy is used for valve narrowing (stenosis). To restore the valve opening in a fused or narrow valve, an incision is performed during this surgery. Nonetheless, a mechanical/metallic (St. Jude or Medtronic valve) or bioprosthetic (porcine valve) valve replacement is performed if the valve's structure is out of whack.

Regurgitation of valves: Subvalvular apparatus and valve leaflets are repaired using sophisticated procedures. If mending it is not possible, a new valve is installed. We have cardiac surgeons on staff who are experts in regurgitant mitral valve repair.

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement(TAVR) : What is it?

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), also known as transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), is a less invasive procedure that does not require open-heart surgery for all of your patients with severe aortic stenosis, unless it is determined that they are at low surgical risk for open heart surgery.

The old, damaged valve is not removed during this minimally invasive surgical approach to restoring the valve. Rather, it forces a substitute valve into the aortic valve's position.

Valve-in-Valve - How does it work?

The TAVR procedure, which is similar to placing a stent in an artery, uses a catheter to deliver a totally collapsible replacement valve to the valve location.
When the new valve expands, it pushes the old valve leaflets out of the way, and the tissue in the replacement valve takes over the role of regulating blood flow.