Valve replacement surgery in India involves inserting a new valve into the human heart to replace malfunctioning heart valves. 

The main types of replaceable valves are listed below:

• The aortic valve is placed amidst the left ventricle and aorta.

• The Mitral valve is present between and left atrium and left ventricle.

• The pulmonary valve lies between the right ventricle pulmonary artery and right ventricle.

• The tricuspid valve can be found between the right ventricle and right atrium.

When Does Someone Require A Valve Replacement Surgery?

Stenosis, or narrowing of the blood vessels, causes the heart to receive less blood than it typically receives; thus, the muscle tends to work harder. As a result, a valve may fail to fully close, allowing blood to flow backwards, also known as regurgitation. Numerous indicators indicate that a patient requires valve replacement surgery - Chest pain, Lightheadedness, Fatigue, Lightheadedness, Cyanosis, Shortness of breath, etc.

In general cases, doctors perform the following valve repair procedures: 

• Annuloplasty: An annuloplasty procedure for heart valve surgery strengthens and reshapes the ring (annulus) surrounding the defective heart valve. An annuloplasty treats valve regurgitation, which causes heart chamber enlargement.

• Balloon valvuloplasty: In this procedure, the surgeon inserts a catheter with a balloon into an artery and inflates it inside the heart to widen the opening of the faulty valve.

However, if the case reaches a severe level, a prosthetic heart valve is used in the valve replacement procedure. The infected valve is replaceable with a donor's or an artificial valve. It typically lasts ten to twenty years. The doctor may recommend heart valve replacement surgery based on the patient's age, general health, ability to take anticoagulant medication, and disease severity. For further details on heart valve surgery, contact your nearest Max Hospital.