Question 1

what is the cost of double heart valve replacement surgery?

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Ask hospital account: Your hospital accountant may be able to inform you the cost of the procedure at that particular institution.

Question 2

how risky is a heart valve replacement surgery on an obese person?

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Increased if very: Obesity may complicate not only the mechanics of the surgery, but the anesthetic, respiratory and healing processes after such major open heart surgery. The risks go up with severity of obesity and if obesity related conditions like diabetes or sleep apnea are present.  Transcatheter valve procedures can minimize the risk, but are less widely available and applicable.

Question 3

what can i expect during and after aortic heart valve replacement surgery?

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Long term, better...: Like any major surgery, the hospital and few weeks afterwards may be uncomfortable (but manageable) due to incisional discomfort.  Assuming no complications and preserved cardiac function & otherwise reasonable health, after 4-6 weeks, symptomatic improvement should ensue.  Medication changes such as anticoagulants will likely be required.  Transcatheter valve replacement may have less discomfort.

Question 4

is heart valve replacement surgery successful?

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Yes: But, it depends on the diagnosis and indication for the procedure, as well as the experience of the cv surgeon.

Question 5

what do you advise for heart valve replacement surgery?

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Specifically: If your doctor says you need it, you'd better pay attention!  Do you have a specific question?

Question 6

what is the estimated cost of double heart valve replacement surgery?

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Varies: Contact the cleveland clinic foundation accounting offices and they may be able to give you an approximate figure. It varies by hospital.

Question 7

is it okay to feel a sense of loss after heart valve replacement surgery?

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Yes: A large number of patients will have a short period of depression post-operatively after heart surgery in general.  I don't think we really understand why this happens, but in my experience, the great majority of these patients recover over time and their depression resolves.  It would be appropriate to seek psychiatric attention if this period prolongs beyond a few months.

Question 8

what patients need heart valve replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Leaky or tight valve: Generally this type of surgery is recommended for patients with severely stenotic (tight), or severely leaking (incompetent) valves.  If a patient has a moderate case of either of these issues and have to go to bypass surgery, sometimes the surgeon will take care of the valve problem as well, that depends on the patient.  The most common valves are aortic and mitral.

Question 9

is it common to feel a sense of loss after heart valve replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Often patients get depressed after major open heart surgery.

Question 10

elderly father had heart valve replacement surgery 6 wks. ago now a week ago became very agitated and confused, what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Many possibilities ranging from poor oxygenation, to metabolic diseases, to valve failure, etc.  He should immediately be taken to his cardiologist or closest emergency department for evaluation.

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