Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement (AVR) $7000-$9000

Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement (AVR)

What is AVR?

AVR or Aortic Valve Repair or Replacement, is surgery that fixes or replaces the aortic valve. This is the valve that controls blood flow from the heart to the body. Aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation are both heart problems that can happen when the aortic valve gets narrowed or leaky. AVR helps get valves working normally again which is good for your heart.

When is AVR Needed?

AVR is recommended if:

• Your aortic stenosis or those is extremely bad.
• You feel things like chest pain, tiredness, shortness of breath or passing out.
• Valve disease is making your heart work less well.
• This puts your heart at risk of failing or stopping suddenly.

Types of AVR Procedures

1. Aortic Valve Repair:

• In some situations the valve can be changed or fixed instead of being replaced.
• Not very common but good for some patients especially younger ones.

1. Aortic Valve Replacement:
   • Involves replacing the damaged valve with:
     • A mechanical valve (long-lasting, requires lifelong blood thinners).
     • A biological valve (from animal tissue, no blood thinners, shorter lifespan).
   • Can be done through open-heart surgery or minimally invasive techniques like TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement).

Recovery and Benefits

Recovery times vary based on the treatment. Most people can go back to their normal lives 6 to 8 weeks after open-heart surgery, and sooner after minimally invasive choices. AVR can:

• Relieve symptoms like fatigue and breathlessness.
• Improve heart function and energy levels.
• Reduce risk of heart failure and extend life expectancy.

Why Choose Us for AVR?

• Experienced cardiac surgeons trained in open and minimally invasive valve surgery.
• Advanced operation theaters with high safety standards.
• Customized valve choice based on age, lifestyle, and health.
• Complete care from diagnosis to post-surgery rehabilitation.

Cost of Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement (AVR)

• Aortic Valve Repair: $7000-$7200
• Aortic Valve Replacement: $8500-$9000