During heart valve repair surgery, a damaged or
malfunctioning heart valve is repaired so that it is able to open or close more
efficiently.
Also
Known As:
Conditions
Treated with Heart Valve Repair Surgery:
Heart valve repair surgery may be utilized in cases
of congenital valve disorder, bicuspid aortic valve, myxomatous valve disease,
heart valve disease and a valve that has been damaged due to rheumatic fever or
bacterial infection.
There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
heart valve repair surgery. Balloon angioplasty valvuloplasty is a surgical
alternative to the procedure.
Anesthesia
with Heart Valve Repair Surgery:
Heart valve repair surgery is performed under
general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely
unaware during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Heart Valve Repair Surgery:
Possible risks following heart valve repair surgery
include scarring, infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the
anesthesia.
Recovery
from Heart Valve Repair Surgery:
Total recovery from
heart valve repair surgery takes six to eight weeks.