Mitral Valve Replacement

Mitral Valve Replacement In Jaipur

What is Mitral Valve Replacement?

An open mitral valve replacement is a procedure for replacing a poorly functioning mitral valve with an artificial one. The mitral valve is one of the valves in the heart among others. It assists in the proper functioning of blood flow through the heart and the body. It lies between the left ventricle and the left atrium. If the valve is not functioning well, it puts too much stress on the heart making it difficult for the blood to circulate healthily.

If you often experience shortness of breath, light-headedness, or rapid heartbeat, book your appointment with one of the best cardiac specialists in Jaipur at RBH for proper diagnosis and effective treatment solutions.

Why is Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery Performed?

When there are issues with the mitral valve, it is known as mitral valve disease. For some individuals, the disease is silent and they don’t experience any symptoms until it becomes severe. When symptoms occur, they usually experience issues like light-headedness, shortness of breath, and increased heartbeat. There are two forms of mitral valve illness: which is mitral valve stenosis- this form causes less flow of blood through the heart chambers, and mitral valve regurgitation which indicates that there is a blood leakage in the mitral valve. There are health conditions which increase the demand for surgery:

  • Coronary artery disease
  • Rheumatic fever
  • Heart failure
  • An infection in the heart valves
  • Mitral valve prolapses

There are various factors which lead to mitral valve replacement surgery. In certain cases, the illness is simply an outcome of ageing and the mitral valve wearing out. Here is why the surgery is done:

When a patient has severe regurgitation (leaky valve)

  • Leaky valve causing symptoms
  • Heart enlargement
  • Severe mitral valve stenosis with severe symptoms

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Pre-Instructions of Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery 

The healthcare team and the doctor help the patient prepare for the surgery. It is vital to follow the doctor’s instructions. They will ask the patient to follow these steps:

  • Don’t take medications in the weeks leading up to the surgery
  • The patient must ensure not to smoke before the procedure
  • Using antimicrobial soap for bathing the night before the surgery
  • Taking prescribed medications on the surgery day
  • Don’t eat and drink after a particular time on the surgery day

What Happens During Mitral Valve Repair Surgery?

During the mitral valve replacement procedure, the surgeon will begin fixing one or more problems with the patient’s valve. There are various mitral valve replacement procedure steps following during the surgery and they are:

  • Anaesthesia is given to the patient during surgery to put him/her asleep.
  • The patient is hooked up to a cardiopulmonary bypass machine so that it can replace the functions of the heart and lungs during the surgery
  •  The surgeon will make an incision in the chest between the patient’s rib. The incisions depend on the surgical method.
  • Next, the surgeon will put an annuloplasty ring across the valve.
  • Following the procedure, the surgeon ensures repairing the mitral valve with the use of surgical techniques like an annuloplasty, triangular or quadrangular resection, and chordal repair.
  • The surgeon will check if the valve is completely repaired to ensure a mitral valve replacement success rate. The adjustments are made accordingly if required.
  • To put an end to the procedure, the patient is disconnected from the bypass machine so that the heart and lungs can return to their normal functioning again.
  • Lastly, a Transesophageal echocardiogram is performed by the surgeon to inspect the valve and ensure repair success

Recovery after Mitral Valve Replacement 

After the mitral valve replacement surgery, the patient can expect:

  • Spend around one or two days in the intensive care unit. The healthcare team monitors the patient and assesses the improvement by checking the pulse, breathing, and other vitals.
  • The patient may have to spend more days in the hospital for recovery.
  • Learning about cardiac rehab and how to care for the incisions after getting discharged
  • The majority of patients recover in the hospital within a week after the valve replacement surgery.

Why should you choose CK Birla Hospital for Mitral Valve Replacement in Jaipur?

CK Birla Hospital, Jaipur is among the eminent multi-special hospitals operating in the city for decades. The hospital has integrated the most amazing and experienced doctors including other staff members. We ensure dedicating ourselves to offering exceptional and satisfactory patient care. The primary objective behind the inception of this hospital is to make healthcare services available to everyone at an affordable cost including the finest treatment. So, if you are looking for Septal Myectomy Surgery in Jaipur, then get in touch with our most skilled and highly talented healthcare professionals at RBH.

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