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Heart Valve Disease Treatment in India

Heart valve disease treatment depends on which valve is affected, whether it is narrowed or leaking, severity, symptoms, heart function, age and overall health. Treatment may include monitoring, medicines, valve repair, valve replacement or transcatheter procedures.

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  • Personalised treatment planning
  • Advanced treatment options
  • International patient support
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About Heart Valve Disease

Heart valve disease occurs when one or more heart valves do not open fully or close properly. The problem may be stenosis, regurgitation or a combination. Mild disease may be monitored, while severe disease can cause breathlessness, fatigue, swelling, fainting or heart failure.

Important factors in treatment planning

  • Valve and lesion
  • Severity

Common signs and symptoms

  • Breathlessness — Breathlessness can occur as valve disease becomes more severe.
  • Fatigue / swelling / fainting — Symptoms depend on the valve involved and severity.

How Is Heart Valve Disease Diagnosed?

Echocardiography is the key test for assessing valve structure and severity. ECG, CT, cardiac MRI, stress testing, transoesophageal echocardiography or cardiac catheterisation may be used when additional information is needed.

  1. STEP 1

    1. Primary Test

    • Echocardiogram
  2. STEP 2

    2. Rhythm

    • ECG
  3. STEP 3

    3. Detailed Valve Assessment

    • Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
  4. STEP 4

    4. Imaging

    • Cardiac CT / MRI
  5. STEP 5

    5. Pre-Procedure Assessment

    • Cardiac Catheterisation When Indicated

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Heart Valve Disease Treatment Options in India

Advanced Heart Valve Disease Treatment Options

Advanced options may include minimally invasive valve surgery, TAVR/TAVI for selected aortic valve disease and transcatheter repair or replacement technologies for selected valve problems.

Heart Valve Disease Treatment Cost in India

The total cost of heart valve disease treatment in India depends on the diagnosis and combination of treatments required. A final estimate should be based on specialist review of medical records.

What affects treatment cost?

  • Valve involved
  • repair vs replacement
  • prosthesis/device
  • surgical vs transcatheter approach
  • hospital stay

All costs are indicative only. Final treatment cost depends on the confirmed diagnosis, treatment plan, implant/drug choice, hospital requirements and complications.

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How Long Will Heart Valve Disease Treatment Take?

Transcatheter treatment often involves a shorter hospital stay and recovery than open surgery. Surgical repair or replacement usually requires several days in hospital and a longer recovery period.

  1. 1

    Transcatheter Valve Treatment

    TAVI and selected catheter procedures often involve a shorter hospital stay and recovery.

  2. 2

    Valve Surgery

    Open or minimally invasive surgery requires inpatient recovery followed by several weeks of rehabilitation.

Planning Your Stay

  1. Specialist review
  2. Treatment plan
  3. Expected hospital stay
  4. Recovery
  5. Safe travel
  6. Follow-up at home

Knowing the expected treatment schedule before travelling helps patients from Ethiopia, Uganda and other countries plan accommodation, travel and time away from home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Valve Disease Treatment

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Speak With a Heart Valve Disease Specialist

Have your reports, imaging and previous treatment records reviewed by a specialist before you travel.

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Patients can begin the consultation process before travelling to India.

A specialist consultation can help you understand:

  • the type and stage of your condition
  • whether additional investigations are required
  • available treatment options
  • whether advanced treatments may be suitable
  • expected treatment duration
  • indicative treatment cost
  • how to plan treatment and travel to India
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