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Beating Heart Valve Replacement

Posted On: 04-21-2015
Beating Heart Valve Replacement

What is Beating Heart Valve Replacement?

During a heating heart valve replacement, a heart valve that is damaged or malfunctioning is removed and then replaced with a new valve. The replacement valve may be artificial or received from a pig, cow, or human heart. Although the procedure is performed while the heart is beating, it may be assisted by a cardiopulmonary bypass machine in order to increase circulation.

Also Known As:

  • Heart surgery
  • Heart valve surgery

Conditions Treated with Beating Heart Valve Replacement:

A beating heart valve replacement may be performed to treat conditions like heart valve disease, congenital valve disorder, myxomatous valve disease, or a bicuspid aortic valve. It can also be utilized to treat a damaged valve.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Beating Heart Valve Replacement:

There are no non-surgical alternatives to beating heart valve replacement. However, surgical alternatives can involve procedures that are done with a minimally invasive method or procedures that are assisted with robotics.

Anesthesia with Beating Heart Valve Replacement:

Beating heart valve replacement is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.

Potential Complications from Beating Heart Valve Replacement:

Patients may experience blood clotting, scarring, or a heart attack. It is also possible for patients to experience bleeding, infection, or a negative reaction to the anesthesia that is used during the procedure.

Prognosis after Beating Heart Valve Replacement:

The prognosis for a positive end result for patients who undergo beating heart valve replacement is good. However, patients need to take anticoagulant medication throughout life to help prevent blood clotting.

Recovery from Beating Heart Valve Replacement:

It takes six to eight weeks to recover from beating heart valve replacement. 

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