Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Heart Valve Disease Symptoms and Treatment Methods
Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul
Pulmonary valve surgery is a three-leaf valve located at the beginning of the vein through which dirty blood is sent from the right ventricle to the lungs. It ensures that blood flows in the right direction and does not leak back to the heart. Problems such as pulmonary valve stenosis and pulmonary valve insufficiency may occur. Pulmonary valve diseases are mostly congenital. Non-formation of the pulmonary valve and stenosis in the pulmonary valve are the most common problems. Depending on the condition of the pulmonary valve problem, pulmonary valve repair or pulmonary valve replacement are among the treatment options.
Pulmonary Valve Repair
In solving the problem in the patient's pulmonary valve, if the condition of the valve is suitable, repair should be preferred first. Because it is better for the patient to continue his life with his own valve than to have it replaced with an artificial heart valve. In cases where pulmonary valve disorders are not severe, they can be treated by repairing the pulmonary valve. In order for pulmonary valve repair to be performed, the heart valve leaves must be regular, there must be no stenosis with heart valve leakage, there must be no clot or roughness on the valve, the valve leaves must be able to approach each other easily, or the valve leaves must not leak backwards when the stenosis can be opened.
Operation Time
2-4 Hours
Recovery Time
6-12 Weeks
Discharge Time
5-7 Days
Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Pulmonary valve replacement is the replacement of the pulmonary valve with biological or mechanical artificial valves, which is applied in cases where the patient's pulmonary valve stenosis and insufficiency cannot be resolved by repair. It may be necessary to replace the valve in cases such as severe regurgitation or severe stenosis of the heart valves, sometimes both together, severe calcification of the valve, clot in front of the valve, or heart rhythm disturbance.
Pulmonary Valve Disease Treatment Methods
Stenosis in the pulmonary valve can be resolved by applying a balloon from the groin, if the valve is suitable. Pulmonary replacement is required in cases of absence of pulmonary valve, severe stenosis and insufficiency. In the treatment of pulmonary valve diseases, the heart valve is sometimes repaired with advanced techniques and sometimes completely replaced. This is done with minimally invasive surgical techniques, with a small incision of 4 centimeters on the side, under the arm, or, if the lungs are bad, with a small incision of 4-5 centimeters from the front, to repair or replace the heart valve.
Location
Merkez, Hastanesi Sokak No:2, 34245 Gaziosmanpaşa/İstanbul
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Things to Consider After Pulmonary Valve Surgery
One of the most important issues after pulmonary valve surgery and replacement is that patients regularly use blood thinners as recommended by the physician. While the use of blood thinners for biological valve replacement is 3 months, patients must use blood thinners for life for mechanical valve replacement. In addition, it is extremely important to protect the patient from infections. In cases such as surgical interventions that may be due to another disease, it is important for the patient to contact the heart doctor and take preventive measures against infection. However, regular physician checks should be performed to monitor the patient, heart and heart valve.
Since pulmonary valve diseases can cause heart failure, early diagnosis and treatment is extremely important.
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Having More than 20 Years of Experience in the Field of Cardiovascular Surgery Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul, He Has Improved The Health And Cured Many Patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mitral Valve Surgery
Complaints of Pulmonary Valve Patients
- Shortness of breath
- Tiredness
- Palpitation
- arrhythmia
Diagnosis of Pulmonary Valve Disease
The test that should be performed in the definitive diagnosis of pulmonary valve disease is ultrasound of the heart, that is, echocardiography.
Causes of Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary valve diseases may occur for the following reasons.
- It is usually congenital.
- Rheumatic pulmonary valve involvement, although rare, may cause pulmonary valve disease.
- Deterioration of the pulmonary valve leaflets as a result of expansion of the pulmonary vein due to pulmonary tension
Pulmonary Valve Disease Symptoms
Symptoms that occur due to stenosis or insufficiency in pulmonary valve diseases are as follows:
- Shortness of breath
- Don't get tired easily
- Palpitation
- arrhythmia