Valve Replacement Surgery
What is Valve Replacement Surgery?
Valve Replacement Surgery is a procedure to replace one of the heart's damaged or diseased valves — most commonly the aortic or mitral valve — with a healthy artificial or biological valve.
Heart valves regulate blood flow through the heart. When they become too narrow (stenosis) or leaky (regurgitation), they force the heart to work harder, leading to symptoms like breathlessness, fatigue, chest discomfort, and even heart failure if left untreated.
At Nidaan Heart Clinic, Vadodara, we specialize in early diagnosis and surgical planning for valve disease and work closely with leading cardiac surgeons to ensure safe and successful valve replacement outcomes.
Who Needs Valve Replacement Surgery?
Valve surgery is recommended if you have:
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Severe aortic stenosis or mitral regurgitation
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Heart valve damage due to rheumatic heart disease, infection (endocarditis), or age-related degeneration
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Symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, or swelling in legs
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Poor valve function detected on Echo or Doppler
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Left ventricular dysfunction due to valve failure
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No improvement with medications or non-surgical options
✅ Timely valve replacement restores heart function and prevents long-term damage.
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You are admitted and prepared for surgery with scans, blood tests, and anesthetic evaluation
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Under general anesthesia, a cardiac surgeon replaces the damaged valve with a mechanical or biological valve
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The procedure takes 3–5 hours, followed by ICU monitoring
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Hospital stay is usually 5–7 days, with gradual recovery over 6–8 weeks
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Follow-ups include medication adjustment, blood thinning monitoring (for mechanical valves), and cardiac rehab support
🛏️ Valve replacements offer long-term relief and often improve life expectancy.
What Happens During Valve Replacement
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Mechanical Valves – Durable, lifelong valves made of carbon/titanium; require lifelong blood thinners
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Biological Valves – Made from animal tissue; don’t require blood thinners but may wear out after 10–15 years
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Our team helps you decide which is right based on age, lifestyle, and medical condition.
Types of Heart Valves Used
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Restores normal blood flow and heart function
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Relieves breathlessness and fatigue
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Reduces risk of heart failure or stroke
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Improves exercise capacity and quality of life
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Allows return to normal routine after recovery
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Long-term results with proper follow-up
Benefits of Valve Replacement
Final Message from the Cardiologist
A failing valve is like a faulty gateway in your heart — it slows down your body, drains your energy, and increases your risks silently.
“Replacing a heart valve doesn’t just restore your heartbeat — it restores your life’s rhythm.”
If you’ve been advised surgery, we’ll guide you through every step with clarity, care, and confidence.
Why Choose Nidaan Heart Clinic for Valve Disease?
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Early diagnosis with Echo, Color Doppler, and ECG
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Access to renowned valve surgeons in Vadodara
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Complete support from pre-surgery to post-op recovery
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Personalized counselling on valve types, lifestyle changes, and medications
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Ongoing follow-up and rehabilitation programs for long-term health
