The Centre for Valvular Diseases at Yashoda Hospital is a highly specialized department that is entirely dedicated to the diagnosis and prognosis of various problems related to the heart valves. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities, the center has grown to become the ultimate choice of a majority of patients suffering from various types of valvular disease.
Our hospital staffs consists of experienced, competent and well-acclaimed doctors and surgeons who hold expertise and specialization in performing minimally invasive Valve Repair Surgery with very positive results. The other option includes Valve Replacement. For patients suffering from Atrial Fibrillation, we offer a Maze procedure that is performed along with Valve Surgery to give maximum benefit.
Valvular disease is referred to a group of medical conditions that specifically affect our valves. The human heart has four valves, Mitral Valve, Pulmonary valve, Aortic valve, and tricuspid valve, all of which function to ensure the normal supply of blood to various organs of our body. The valves are susceptible and extremely important for the wellbeing of our heart. Valvular diseases can be congenital, hereditary, or acquired due to unhealthy lifestyle practices. If left untreated, these can lead to life-threatening consequences. While age is a crucial risk factor, plaque formation might also be responsible for it.
The various Indicators of valvular diseases include the following
What Are The Conditions We Treat At The Centre For Valvular Disease?
Some of the extreme conditions we treat under our center for Valvular Disease include
Are You A Candidate For Valvular Disease?
According to the doctors, Heart valve disease can develop before birth (congenital), or one can acquire them sometime during his/her lifetime, and at times, the causes can be known. However, a person has to undergo treatment if he is suffering from:
Less common causes of valve disease include
What Are The Various Diagnosis Tests Required For Valvular Disease?
The doctors may conduct several tests like:
According to the diagnostic test results, the doctor will identify whether a patient needs to undergo surgery or not.
What Is The Treatment Procedure For Valvular Disease?
The treatment options vary depending upon the valve, the medical condition, and its adversity, as well as the age of the patient. Oral medication can prove to be helpful in some instances; these include:
However, in the case of chronic valvular damage, valve repair, or valve replacement surgery may be required. This surgery can be carried out using t different approaches,
What Are The Precautions One Must Take To Prevent Valvular Disease?
Are There Any Complications Involved?
Yashoda Hospital has a high success rate in performing treatment for Valvular Disease, but sometimes risks cannot be averted and depend on the condition of a patient. Possible complications after the procedure include:
Very Common Complications
Rare Complications
A patient must seek the immediate help of the doctor if the complications do not improve.
We are eager to help you at every step of your medical journey from hospital and back to your home.