Heart Valve Replacement: Complete Guide to Procedure & Recovery
A diseased heart valve is repaired or replaced with a mechanical or biological valve, through open surgery or, for selected patients, a catheter (TAVI).
- Duration
- About 3–5 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- About 5–7 days
Cardiac Surgery surgeons for Heart Valve Replacement
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Dr. Abhishek Kumar
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement in India
Heart Valve Replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure used to treat Heart Valve Disease. It usually takes about 3–5 hours under general anaesthesia, and the typical hospital stay is about 5–7 days.
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It is usually considered for severe valve narrowing or leakage causing symptoms or heart strain. Only a doctor can confirm whether it is right for you after examination. Go Surgery lists 781 cardiac surgery surgeons at 10,921 hospitals across 133 cities, including Delhi NCR, Hyderabad and Mumbai. Coverage for Heart Valve Replacement depends on your policy and insurer. Please check with your insurer before admission. Compare surgeons and request an appointment to discuss whether Heart Valve Replacement is right for you.
Heart Valve Replacement Surgeons by City
| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi NCR | 93 | 747 |
| Hyderabad | 84 | 611 |
| Mumbai | 73 | 489 |
| Navi-mumbai | 31 | 129 |
| Bhopal | 21 | 85 |
| Bangalore | 20 | 519 |
| Gwalior | 17 | 21 |
| Thane | 16 | 249 |
| Indore | 15 | 69 |
| Kolkata | 15 | 534 |
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| City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 14 | 167 |
| Amritsar | 12 | 258 |
| Begusarai | 11 | 36 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 11 | 0 |
| Darbhanga | 10 | 17 |
| Greater_Noida | 10 | 19 |
| Nashik | 10 | 82 |
| Gaya | 8 | 7 |
| Nagpur | 8 | 118 |
| Visakhapatnam | 8 | 73 |
| Chennai | 7 | 614 |
| Dehra Dun | 7 | 0 |
| Guwahati | 7 | 21 |
| Patna | 7 | 105 |
| Salem | 7 | 22 |
| Shyamnagar | 7 | 0 |
| Ahmedabad | 6 | 774 |
| Bhiwandi | 6 | 0 |
| Gorakhpur | 6 | 7 |
| Karimnagar | 6 | 22 |
| Kulti | 6 | 2 |
| Mangalore | 6 | 13 |
| Mysore | 6 | 30 |
| Agra | 5 | 283 |
| Ajmer | 5 | 112 |
| Bareilly | 5 | 13 |
| Bidar | 5 | 0 |
| Coimbatore | 5 | 82 |
| Dewas | 5 | 2 |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | 5 | 5 |
| Rajkot | 5 | 45 |
| Sagar | 5 | 2 |
| Agartala | 4 | 46 |
| Bharatpur | 4 | 2 |
| Bikaner | 4 | 4 |
| Dwarka | 4 | 0 |
| Kharagpur | 4 | 0 |
| Pune | 4 | 338 |
| Rampur | 4 | 2 |
| Rohtak | 4 | 12 |
| Shivaji_Nagar | 4 | 0 |
| Ahmadnagar | 3 | 180 |
| Amravati | 3 | 250 |
| Ankleshwar | 3 | 96 |
| Bathinda | 3 | 14 |
| Chandigarh | 3 | 35 |
| Dombivli | 3 | 0 |
| Howrah | 3 | 14 |
| Kakinada | 3 | 4 |
| Khandwa | 3 | 0 |
| Meerut | 3 | 21 |
| Mount_Abu | 3 | 0 |
| Muzaffarpur | 3 | 4 |
| Nizamabad | 3 | 9 |
| Surat | 3 | 82 |
| Anantapur | 2 | 177 |
| Bhagalpur | 2 | 25 |
| Gandhidham | 2 | 0 |
| Haldwani | 2 | 0 |
| Hazaribag | 2 | 0 |
| Jabalpur | 2 | 11 |
| Jammu | 2 | 3 |
| Jamnagar | 2 | 5 |
| Kalyan | 2 | 0 |
| Kanpur | 2 | 33 |
| Kozhikode | 2 | 10 |
| Kukatpalli | 2 | 0 |
| Madurai | 2 | 34 |
| Mehsana | 2 | 0 |
| Palakkad | 2 | 7 |
| Raipur | 2 | 37 |
| Shahjanpur | 2 | 0 |
| Srikakulam | 2 | 3 |
| Vijayawada | 2 | 70 |
| Aizawl | 1 | 38 |
| Aligarh | 1 | 178 |
| Ballari | 1 | 1 |
| Baranagar | 1 | 0 |
| Bhandara | 1 | 1 |
| Bhilai | 1 | 2 |
| Bhuj | 1 | 0 |
| Bihar Sharif | 1 | 11 |
| Borivli | 1 | 0 |
| Chikkamagaluru | 1 | 0 |
| Chittorgarh | 1 | 0 |
| Cuttack | 1 | 11 |
| Dakshina Kannada | 1 | 0 |
| Dausa | 1 | 0 |
| Dehradun | 1 | 0 |
| Durgapur | 1 | 6 |
| East Champaran | 1 | 0 |
| Erode | 1 | 3 |
| Gangtok | 1 | 0 |
| Guntur | 1 | 16 |
| Habra | 1 | 0 |
| Hassan | 1 | 1 |
| Hubli | 1 | 7 |
| Jalna | 1 | 2 |
| Jamshedpur | 1 | 23 |
| Kannur | 1 | 3 |
| Karnal | 1 | 7 |
| Kasaragod | 1 | 1 |
| Kochi | 1 | 4 |
| Kolhapur | 1 | 14 |
| Mahbubnagar | 1 | 1 |
| Masaurhi | 1 | 0 |
| Mathura | 1 | 8 |
| Model town | 1 | 0 |
| Moradabad | 1 | 4 |
| Morbi | 1 | 0 |
| Nagercoil | 1 | 2 |
| Nellore | 1 | 7 |
| Ottappalam | 1 | 0 |
| Puducherry | 1 | 6 |
| Raurkela | 1 | 0 |
| Srinagar | 1 | 8 |
| Tiruppur | 1 | 0 |
| Ujjain | 1 | 0 |
| Vadodara | 1 | 80 |
| Valsad | 1 | 2 |
| Varanasi | 1 | 57 |
| West Godavari | 1 | 0 |
| Yadgir | 1 | 0 |
When it's recommended
- Severe valve narrowing or leakage causing symptoms or heart strain
What happens during the procedure
- General anaesthesia
- Heart-lung machine
- Diseased valve removed and new valve sewn in
- Chest closed
Recovery
About 6–12 weeks.
Typical hospital stay: About 5–7 days
Risks & complications
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Stroke
- Lifelong blood thinners with mechanical valves
Heart Valve Replacement cost in India
Go Surgery doesn't publish prices for heart valve replacement yet. Costs vary with the procedure, the hospital and the city, so ask for a written estimate that lists the surgeon's fee, hospital charges, anaesthesia, consumables and follow-up.
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Cardiac Surgery hospitals
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Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi
Allergist · Andrologist · Anesthesiologist
Hospitals Offering Heart Valve Replacement in India
230 hospitals are listed for this speciality. The 8 hospitals with the most listed surgeons are shown.
| Hospital | City | Doctors Listed in This Speciality |
|---|---|---|
| Medanta-The Medicity | Delhi NCR | 6 |
| KIMS | Hyderabad | 6 |
| Star Hospitals | Hyderabad | 6 |
| MPCT Hospital | Navi Mumbai | 5 |
| Echelon Hospital | Navi Mumbai | 4 |
| Max Super Speciality Hospital, Noida | Delhi NCR | 4 |
| Care Hospital | Hyderabad | 4 |
| Apollo Hospitals | Hyderabad | 3 |
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Heart Valve Replacement near you
FAQs
How long does Heart Valve Replacement take?
About 3–5 hours. The exact time depends on your case.
Will I need to stay in hospital?
Typical hospital stay: About 5–7 days.
What anaesthesia is used?
General anaesthesia. Your anaesthetist will confirm the plan for you.
How long is recovery after Heart Valve Replacement?
About 6–12 weeks.
Is Heart Valve Replacement covered by insurance?
It is usually covered by health insurance when medically necessary, subject to your policy's terms, waiting periods and sub-limits. Our insurance desk can check your specific policy.
Other Treatments
| Treatment | Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospital Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Laparoscopic Hernia Repair | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification) | About 15–30 minutes | Topical (drops) or local anaesthesia | No stay — day care |
| Total Knee Replacement | About 1.5–2 hours | Spinal or general anaesthesia | 3–5 days |
| RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) | About 45–90 minutes | General anaesthesia | Same day or 1 day |
| Circumcision | About 20–45 minutes | Local or general anaesthesia | Same day |
| Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Varicose Veins | About 45–60 minutes | Local anaesthesia | Same day |
| Laparoscopic Appendectomy | About 45–60 minutes | General anaesthesia | 1–2 days (longer if the appendix had burst) |
| Gynecomastia Surgery | About 1–2 hours | General or local anaesthesia with sedation | Same day |
Other treatments in this speciality
Coronary Angioplasty & Stenting
A balloon catheter passed from the wrist or groin opens a narrowed heart artery, and a stent is placed to keep it open. It is performed by an interventional cardiologist.
CABG (Bypass Surgery)
Blood vessels taken from the chest wall, leg or arm are used to create new routes around blocked heart arteries.
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