Aortic Valve Replacement Cost In South Africa

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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.

 

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

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.

Aortic Valve Replacement - Frequently Asked Questions

List of Centers for Aortic Valve Replacement in South Africa

Popular Cities in South Africa for Aortic Valve Replacement are:

Doctors for Aortic Valve Replacement in South Africa

The right doctor to consult for Aortic Valve Replacement is a Cardiac Surgeon.

Listing popular specialists:

Dr. Andrew Asherson

Dr. Andrew Asherson

Consultant, 10 years of experience

Busamed Gateway Private Hospital, UmhlangaLocation

Adult cardiology

Dr. Mukesh Chhiba

Dr. Mukesh Chhiba

Consultant, 20 years of experience

Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital, HillcrestLocation

Cardiology

Dr. Jehron Pillay

Dr. Jehron Pillay

Consultant, 10 years of experience

Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital, HillcrestLocation

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Rene Mooloo

Dr. Rene Mooloo

Consultant, 10 years of experience

Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital, Pretoria, South AfricaLocation

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. SU Maharaj

Dr. SU Maharaj

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Midlands Medical Centre, Pietermaritzburg, South AfricaLocation

Heart attack Heart failure High blood pressure Arrhythmias (abnormalities of heart rhythm) Heart valve problems Infections of the heart

Prof. Rob Kinsley

Prof. Rob Kinsley

Consultant, 54 years of experience

Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, DurbanLocation

Hypoplastic Left Heart repair Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) repair Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) repair Truncus Arteriosus repair Transposition of the Great Vessels repair Tetralogy of Fallot repair Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) repair Heart transplants Heart valve disease Coronary artery disease

Mr. Darshan Reddy

Mr. Darshan Reddy

Consultant, 15 years of experience

Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, DurbanLocation

Tetralogy of Fallot Repair Hypoplastic Left Heart repair Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) repair Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) repair Truncus Arteriosus repair Transposition of the Great Vessels repair Tetralogy of Fallot repair Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) repair Heart transplants Heart valve disease Coronary artery disease

Success Rate

The success rate varies between 90-94%.

Most people do well with this surgery. Like any operation, though, it can lead to problems, possible risks after AVR may include

  • Bleeding
  • Blood clots
  • Valve dysfunction in replacement valves
  • Heart rhythm problems
  • Infection
  • Stroke, etc.

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