During mitral valve replacement surgery, a diseased,
damaged or malfunctioning mitral valve is replaced with either an artificial
mechanical valve or a biological valve obtained from a cow, pig or human donor.
Also
Known As:
Conditions
Treated with Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery:
Mitral valve replacement surgery may be performed in
cases of congenital valve disorder, heart valve disease, myxomatous valve
disease or a valve that has been damaged due to rheumatic fever or a bacterial
infection.
There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical
alternatives to mitral valve replacement surgery.
Anesthesia
with Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery:
Mitral valve replacement surgery is performed under
general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely
unaware during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery:
Possible risks following mitral valve replacement
surgery include infection, bleeding, scarring and a negative reaction to the
anesthesia.
Prognosis
after Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
mitral valve replacement surgery is good. Mechanical
valves last longer than biological ones. However, patients will need to take
anticoagulants indefinitely.
Recovery
from Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery:
Total recovery from mitral valve replacement surgery
takes six to eight weeks.
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