Aortic Valve Replacement Cost In Kuala Lumpur

Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) is a surgical procedure in which the failing aortic valve of a patient's heart is replaced with an artificial heart valve.

Aortic Valve Replacement may be done through -

Traditional open-heart surgery involves a cut in the chest.
Minimally invasive methods involve smaller incisions in the chest or a catheter inserted in the leg or chest.

Aortic Valve Replacement cost in Kuala Lumpur is between USD 13140 to USD 16060. Patient has to stay in the hospital for 6 days and outside the hospital for 8 days. The total cost of the treatment depends on the diagnosis and facilities opted by the patient.

Factors affecting cost of Aortic Valve Replacement

The overall cost of the procedure also varies based on the patient's condition and preferences. Some of these factors are:

Type of hospital and room opted (General, Twin sharing or single room)
The severity of the disease
Post-surgical complication, if it happens (such as bleeding, blood clot, infection, etc.)
Cost of Blood products (if required)
An extended stay at the Hospital
Cost of Accommodation during follow-ups, in case the patient is not a local resident

Cost related to Aortic Valve Replacement in Kuala Lumpur

Listing approximate price of Aortic Valve Replacement and some related procedures. The prices may change depending upon the centers and condition of the patient.

Treatment name	Cost range
Aortic Valve Replacement	USD 11680 to USD 17520
Valve Replacement	USD 8800 to USD 13200

Frequently asked questions related to expenses that most patients have when planing for Aortic Valve Replacement.

How much do the tests for aortic valve replacement cost?

A day before the surgery, a physical examination of the person and some tests are done to assess one’s health, including chest X-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG), blood tests, echocardiogram, and coronary angiogram. All the tests are usually covered in the medical package.

What are the different types of valves and how much do they cost?

There are different types of valves used for aortic valve surgery depending upon the patient’s condition. These include Open Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) via Sternotomy, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS). AVR is for low-risk patients, TAVI is used for patients who are at risk from complications of AVR whereas MICS is a fast method among all three. However, the most expensive procedure among all the three is TAVI.

In addition, AVR and MICS can last up to a lifetime and TAVI has a life span of approximately five years but more research is required on it.

Does the package include the cost of medicines?

All the pharmaceutical expenses and medical consumables are included in the medical package during the patient’s stay in the hospital however, these benefits are not covered once the patient is discharged.

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Aortic Valve Replacement - Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Aortic Valve Replacement cost in different countries?

For patients planning to travel abroad it is useful to know the price in destinations popular with medical travellers. The price for Aortic Valve Replacement in different countries is approximately: