In what cases is heart valve replacement performed?

Heart valves need to be replaced to treat some problems in the heart valves. In case of valve insufficiency, stenosis or calcification, heart valve replacement is performed. Metal or biological valves can be used in heart valve replacement.

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Heart diseases treated by replacing the heart valve are as follows:

• Mitral valve insufficiency
• Mitral valve stenosis and insufficiency
• Atrial fibrillation
• Rupture in a heart valve
• severe backward abduction
• Severe stenosis
• Advanced calcification
• clot in front of the lid
• heart rhythm disorder
• Clot formation in the heart

Heart valve replacement; It is a surgery that can be performed safely and with low risk for individuals with diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure, or older patients. Performed using minimally invasive surgery heart valve surgery Afterwards, patients can return to their daily lives within 2-3 weeks.