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Aortic Valve Repair and Replacement

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What is Aortic Valve Repair and Replacement?

The aortic valve controls the flow of blood out from the heart to the rest of the body. An aortic valve replacement involves removing a faulty or damaged valve and replacing it with a new valve made from synthetic materials or animal tissue.

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  • Chest pain or tightness.
  • Dizziness.
  • Fainting.
  • Fatigue after activity or having less ability to be active.
  • Irregular heartbeat.
  • Shortness of breath, particularly during vigorous activity or when lying down.
  • Not eating enough. This is mainly seen in children with aortic valve stenosis.
  • Not gaining enough weight.

Fortunately, serious problems are uncommon. The risk of experiencing complications is generally higher for older people and those in generally poor health. Possible problems include: Infection – there's a risk of wound infections, lung infections, bladder infections and heart valve infections (endocarditis).

Aortic valve stenosis may be caused by a heart condition present at birth (congenital heart defect). An infection called rheumatic fever may lead to inflammation that damages the heart valve (rheumatic heart disease). Other aortic valve problems present at birth (congenital heart defects)

  • Bleeding during or after treatment or damage to the blood vessels.
  • Blood clots that can cause heart attack, stroke, or lung problems.
  • Infection at the incision site.
  • Infection in the new valve (endocarditis), which is more common with valve replacement.
  • Pneumonia.

To reduce potential risks, aortic valve surgery should generally be done at a center with a multidisciplinary heart team that is experienced in such procedures and does many aortic valve surgeries. Potential risks associated with aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement surgery may include: Bleeding. Blood

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Aortic valve repair and aortic valve replacement may be done through traditional open-heart surgery, which involves a cut (incision) in the chest, or by using minimally invasive methods, which involve smaller incisions in the chest or a catheter inserted in the leg or chest (transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Give you anesthesia so you'll be asleep and pain-free during the surgery.
  • Make one or more cuts in your skin (incisions) to access your heart.
  • Connect you to a heart-lung machine.
  • Repair or replace your aortic valve.

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