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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.
Answered 1/11/2019
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Usually...: As long as you are able to tolerate surgery, valve replacement surgery is usually successful. Operative risks depend on why you are having the replacement done as well as which valve it is.
Answered 5/13/2019
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