During minimally invasive aortic valve repair, a
malfunctioning or damaged heart valve is repaired so that it can open or close
more efficiently. This procedure is performed with a small incision made in the
chest.
Also
Known As:
- Aortic valve
repair
- Heart surgery
- Minimally
invasive heart valve repair
- Port access
aortic valve repair
Conditions
Treated with Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair:
Minimally invasive aortic valve repair may be
performed in cases of aortic valve disease, congenital aortic valve disorder
and an aortic valve that has been damaged due to rheumatic fever or a bacterial
infection.
There are no comparable non-surgical alternatives to
minimally invasive aortic valve repair. Surgical alternatives to minimally
invasive aortic valve repair include traditional aortic valve repair, beating
heart aortic valve repair, robotically assisted aortic valve repair and balloon
aortic valvuloplasty.
Anesthesia
with Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair:
Minimally invasive aortic valve repair is performed
under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely
unaware during the procedure
Potential
Complications from Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair:
Possible risks following minimally invasive aortic
valve repair include infection, bleeding, heart attack, blood clots, minimal
scarring and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis
after Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
minimally invasive aortic valve repair is very good.
Recovery
from Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair:
Total recovery from minimally invasive aortic valve
repair takes three to six weeks.
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