Question 1

how does valve replacement surgery work?

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Valve surgery: I don't know how specific or technical an answer you expect... In essence, your (native) valve is cut out, and a replacement is sewn in. This replacement can be a biological valve made from animal product or made from metal alloy...

Question 2

what is valve replacement surgery used for?

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Replace valves: To replace diseased or damaged heart valves.

Question 3

need valve replacement surgery soon. what are risks?

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Valve replacement: The risks for valve replacement surgery are similar to but slightly higher than for bypass surgery.  Usually before surgery you will have a heart catheterization to evaluate for any coronary disease.  After that your surgeon can discuss with you the risks on the basis of which valve needs replacement, any vascular disease and how well your heart pumps.

Question 4

how long is recovery for a valve replacement surgery?

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That depends.: As in most patients healing time is variable. Most people are out of the hospital within a week and have a 4-6 week period of recovery before they can start to resume normal activity. Heavy duty stuff like working out in a gym may take 5-6 months.

Question 5

what does mvp mean for future valve replacement surgery?

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Replacement of mitra: This is a common finding in tall, thin younger females and is often not symptomatic. Many never require surgery. If required, many surgeons are extremely adept.

Question 6

can you have an lvad put in instead of a valve replacement surgery?

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Variable: Each are used for different diseases.  It is preferable to repair a faulty heart valve if that is the sole problem with the heart function.

Question 7

what are the factors that a doctor uses to determine the risk a patient faces having valve replacement surgery?

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Many things: The risk depends on how severe the valve disease and wht the patient's other risk factors are. Age and the presence of other diseases would need to be evaluated to determine the total risk. Things like kidney disease, lung disease, smoking, other vascular disease, diabetes, hypertension would all increase the total risk to the patient.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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