Ashish - I assume you mean ' aortic valve surgery'. While the procedure itself is too much for anyone except a cardiothoracic sugeon, it basically involves replacement of the aortic valve ( the valve near the aorta ) in the heart with a prosthetic ( artificial ) valve. The valves in the heart are like gates that ensure proper blood flow in the correct direction. A very badly diseased valve needs to be replaced.
gangadharan nair - You have not stated the problems of your aortic valve. It could be bicuspid aortic valve, aortic stenosis or aortic regurgitation/insufficiency. Bicuscpid aortic valve is repaired by Ross procedure. Aortic valvuloplasty is the repair of a stenotic aortic valve using a balloon catheter inside the valve. The balloon is placed into the aortic valve that has become stiff from calcium buildup. The balloon is then inflated in an effort to increase the opening size of the valve and improving blood flow. If your aortic valve is too damaged, you will need a new valve. This is called replacement surgery. Your surgeon will remove your aortic valve and sew a new one into place. There are two main types of new valves: Mechanical -- made of man-made materials, such as titanium or ceramic. These valves last the longest, but you will need to take blood-thinning medicine, such as warfarin (Coumadin) or aspirin, for the rest of your life. Biological -- made of human or animal tissue. These valves last 10 to 12 years, but you may not need to take blood thinners for life.
Ashish - I assume you mean ' aortic valve surgery'. While the procedure itself is too much for anyone except a cardiothoracic sugeon, it basically involves replacement of the aortic valve ( the valve near the aorta ) in the heart with a prosthetic ( artificial ) valve. The valves in the heart are like gates that ensure proper blood flow in the correct direction. A very badly diseased valve needs to be replaced.
ReplyDeletePirate Jim - usually open heart surgery..
ReplyDeletegangadharan nair - You have not stated the problems of your aortic valve. It could be bicuspid aortic valve, aortic stenosis or aortic regurgitation/insufficiency.
ReplyDeleteBicuscpid aortic valve is repaired by Ross procedure.
Aortic valvuloplasty is the repair of a stenotic aortic valve using a balloon catheter inside the valve. The balloon is placed into the aortic valve that has become stiff from calcium buildup. The balloon is then inflated in an effort to increase the opening size of the valve and improving blood flow.
If your aortic valve is too damaged, you will need a new valve. This is called replacement surgery. Your surgeon will remove your aortic valve and sew a new one into place. There are two main types of new valves:
Mechanical -- made of man-made materials, such as titanium or ceramic. These valves last the longest, but you will need to take blood-thinning medicine, such as warfarin (Coumadin) or aspirin, for the rest of your life.
Biological -- made of human or animal tissue. These valves last 10 to 12 years, but you may not need to take blood thinners for life.