Heart Valve Repair And Replacement in Coimbatore

The valves control the flow of the blood. The Valve damage will affect the blood flow. If there is problem for the heart valve then in some cases the blood will flow backwards, this condition is termed as the valve regurgitation. There is another cases that the heart valve get narrowed, this case is termed as valve stenosis.

If the heart valve problem is minor then the heart valve repair is enough. If there is a big scenario then there is valve replacement is required.

What is heart valve surgery ?

Heart valve surgery is a procedure that is performed to replace or repair a damaged heart valve. The heart valve has to be repaired accordingly . In the another case the valve has to be replaced with a artificial heart valve. The heart valve may not be working properly due to several reasons. At this condition the heart valve has to be repaired or replaced.

There are four valves in the heart:

• Tricuspid
• Pulmonary
• Mitral
• Aortic

Valve replacement or repair is performed if the heart valve has been affected by the following conditions.

• Infection (endocarditis).
• Rheumatic heart disease.
• Congenital heart defect.
• Mitral and/or aortic valve disease.
• Normal aging and wear.

Who will perform Valve replacement ? 

An expert cardiologist can only perform the heart valve surgery. For that the best option is Integrated Cardiac Center. The center offer the best treatment options with the most modern technologies. 

For consultation :  www.heartconsult.in