Heart Valve Replacement in India
Heart valve replacement removes a damaged aortic or mitral valve and replaces it with a mechanical valve or a tissue (biological) valve. It restores normal blood flow and relieves symptoms such as breathlessness and chest pain.
Typical hospital stay: 7 to 10 days
Time to plan in India: 3 to 4 weeks
Who needs it?
Severe aortic stenosis or regurgitation
Mitral valve disease that cannot be repaired
Symptoms such as breathlessness, fainting or chest pain
How it's done
General anaesthesia and heart-lung machine support
The damaged valve is removed
A mechanical or tissue valve is sewn in place
Surgery typically takes 3 to 5 hours
Recovery timeline
Day 1 to 3: intensive care
Week 1 to 2: discharge after walking independently
Week 6 to 8: most normal activities resume
Long term: blood thinners for mechanical valves
How FlyHosp helps
Matches you with experienced specialists and accredited hospitals
Arranges your medical visa letter, airport pickup and a recovery-friendly stay
Shares a clear, itemised estimate before you commit
Coordinates follow-up calls after you return home
FAQs
Mechanical or tissue valve? Mechanical valves last longer but need lifelong blood thinners; tissue valves avoid this but may need replacing later.
Is there a keyhole option? TAVI may suit some aortic valve patients.
Get your free treatment plan
Send your medical reports to flyhosp@gmail.com and our team will reply within 24 hours with a personalised plan.
This information is general and does not replace advice from your own doctor. Typical figures vary by patient; your treating doctor confirms them for your case.
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