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Transcatheter mitral replacement (TMVR), is a method to replace your valve without having to open your heart. Instead of making an incision in the heart, your surgeon will place a thin tube through a vein in your groin. To replace the old valve, the new valve is guided through the tube.

There were currently nine TMVR devices under investigation as of 2021. The FDA has not approved any of them.

Robot-assisted mitral surgery eliminates the need to make a large incision in your chest. Instead, there are several smaller incisions. The robotic device uses small instruments to perform surgery and surgeons control it.

Robot-assisted surgery is typically more expensive than open surgeries. However, the longer hospital stay following surgery helps to offset some of the higher costs.

What are the potential risks associated with mitral valve replacement?

There are always risks associated with surgery. A major operation such as the replacement of the mitral valve is not right for everyone. There are several possible risks:

  • Blood clots
  • Infection of the heart valve or incision
  • Bleeding
  • Failure of the replacement valve
  • Organ damage
  • Memory loss
  • An irregular heartbeat
  • Stroke
  • Death

There are certain people who are at greater risk for complications after mitral valve replacement surgery. These include people who are:

  • Have a weak immune system or are frequently infected
  • Having one or more chronic conditions
  • Another heart conditions
  • Concerns about lung health
  • Obesity
  • smoking
  • Have kidney failure
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Have had a stroke
  • People who are elderly or have poor health may be able to benefit from alternative treatment options.

Your doctors and you can discuss mitral valve disease and risk factors. If replacement is recommended, they will advise you accordingly. They will help you to weigh all options and make an informed decision.

What is the prospect after the mitral valve is removed?

People with mitral valve disease can have their lives improved by having their valves repaired. This can help reduce your symptoms and make you feel better than before the surgery.

A program called cardiac rehabilitation may be offered to you after your surgery. Cardiac rehabilitation programs can help you heal from your surgery. They will also teach you how to maximize your performance after mitral valve surgery.

When you have a replacement valve, it is important to live a healthy life. You can talk to your doctor about what a healthy lifestyle looks like.

  • Not to smoke
  • A heart-healthy diet is recommended
  • Limit the amount of alcohol that you consume
  • Getting regular exercise
  • Adequate Sleep
  • Managing your stress levels

You might also need to make changes to your medication after a mitral valve repair. You might need to take blood thinners if you have a mechanical valve replaced.

Most likely, you will need to take antibiotics before you have any dental procedure. You might get an infection that could lead to endocarditis.

Regular checkups will be required to ensure that your replaced valve works properly. It is possible that your biological valve will need to be replaced few years after, if it was implanted.

Are there alternatives to replacing the mitral valve?

The common treatment for mitral valve disease is a mitral valve replacement. Other options can be preferred, as they are less invasive and may preserve your original heart valve. There are many alternatives to replacing your mitral valve.

To treat mitral valve disease, medications such as blood thinners, blood pressure-reducing medication, and diuretics may all be prescribed. Although they won’t fix your mitral valve, these medications can help improve the function of your heart and blood circulation.

MitraClip can be used to avoid having surgery. Doctors will insert a clip into your leg through a vein and guide it up to your heart and arteries. The clip can be used to repair leaks in the mitral valve.

When your mitral valve doesn’t function properly, but is still functional enough to have it repaired, you need to undergo mitral repair surgery. Surgeons can repair structural issues to improve the function of your valve.

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We are here as a team of eminent cardiologist and cardiac surgeons well experienced in treatment of Valve disorder patients.

Our main moto is to provide advanced care to every valve patient after an opinion of 3 cardiologist, 2 cardiac surgeons, cardiac anaesthetist and TAVI specialist

Our spectrum of treatment includes

  • TAVI/ TAVR

  •  Valve replacement surgery

  •  Mitra clips

  •  Tricuspid valve implantation

  • Tricvalve implantation

    With the current advances in valve replacement therapy, it is our goal to provide the latest technology to the patients and give them the joy with ease of treatment.