{"id":11358,"date":"2019-01-14T10:31:16","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T07:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/kalp-kapak-ameliyati\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T17:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T14:58:46","slug":"kalp-kapak-ameliyati","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/en\/kalp-kapak-ameliyati\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart Valve Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heart valve surgery is a vital surgery to treat valve problems that impair the functioning of the heart. Heart valve replacement surgery or heart valve replacement surgery is performed when the valve has lost its function. Mitral heart valve surgery and aortic heart valve surgery are the most common valve surgeries. Closed heart valve surgery is performed through smaller incisions, so the recovery time is shorter. The success of hospitals performing closed heart valve surgery depends on the minimally invasive surgical instruments and the experience of the surgeon. Underarm heart valve replacement provides a high degree of comfort in elderly and high-risk patients.<\/p>\n

Open heart valve surgery is not practiced much today due to late recovery and complications. The price of heart valve surgery varies according to the type of operation and the quality of the hospital. The price of closed heart valve surgery is usually higher due to the use of minimally invasive surgical instruments. The risks of a second heart valve surgery are higher and require detailed planning. Risks after heart valve surgery include infection, clot formation and rhythm disturbances. The risks of artificial heart valve surgery vary depending on the valve used and patient compliance. Shortness of breath improves after heart valve surgery. The answer to the question of how many days it takes to recover from heart valve surgery varies according to the minimally invasive surgery technique; usually 10-15 days.<\/p>\n

Patients try to choose the best heart valve surgeon in Turkey due to the high risks of surgery. For this purpose, they have an idea about the process by watching heart valve surgery. After heart valve surgery, regular follow-up and healthy living habits are very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Types of Surgery<\/span><\/td>\n– Valve repair (reconstruction)<\/span><\/p>\n

– Valve replacement (with bioprosthesis or mechanical valve)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Indications<\/span><\/td>\n– Severe valve stenosis or insufficiency<\/span><\/p>\n

– Symptomatic disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension<\/span><\/p>\n

– Impaired left ventricular function and heart enlargement<\/span><\/p>\n

– Intracardiac clot (thrombus) and wmboli,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Commonly Affected Lids<\/span><\/td>\n– Mitral valve<\/span><\/p>\n

– Aortic valve<\/span><\/p>\n

– Tricuspid valve<\/span><\/p>\n

– Pulmonary valve<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Preparation Stages<\/span><\/td>\n– Routine blood counts and tests<\/span><\/p>\n

– Chest X-ray<\/span><\/p>\n

– Echocardiography<\/span><\/p>\n

– Angiography<\/span><\/p>\n

– General anesthesia assessment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Surgical Methods<\/span><\/td>\n– Open heart surgery (former)<\/span><\/p>\n

– Minimally invasive cardiac surgery techniques <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Anesthesia Type<\/span><\/td>\nGeneral anesthesia<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration of Surgery<\/span><\/td>\nUsually 2-4 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recovery Process<\/span><\/td>\n– Length of hospital stay: 3-5 days<\/span><\/p>\n

– Full recovery: 15-20 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Complications<\/span><\/td>\n– Bleeding<\/span><\/p>\n

– Infection<\/span><\/p>\n

– Embolism<\/span><\/p>\n

– Heart rhythm disorders<\/span><\/p>\n

– Valve dysfunction<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Long Term Follow-up<\/span><\/td>\n– Regular echocardiography<\/span><\/p>\n

– Anticoagulant therapy (especially in mechanical valve)<\/span><\/p>\n

– Endocarditis prophylaxis<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\t

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