Heart Double Valve Replacement Cost In India

Before the day of surgery, you will have a physical exam and tests. These tests include lung tests, CT scans, X-rays, blood tests, echocardiograms, and cardiac catheterization. The test costs are included in the package.

All the medication expenses are included in the package when the patient is hospitalized. Any medicines bought from outside the hospital are not covered in the package. 

There are mainly two types of heart replacement valves to choose from: mechanical and biological. Mechanical valves are made of carbon and metal and can typically last between 20 and 30 years, while biological valves come from cows and pigs and typically last between 10 and 15 years. Mechanical valves are much more durable, and that’s why they are slightly expensive.

You will usually need to stay in the hospital for 5-7 days after the treatment. If you have any complications, you have to stay in the ICU or in hospital for a longer time. You will need to see the doctor six to eight weeks after the surgery to determine how well you are healing.

Keeping your surgical area clean and dry after the treatment is important. The incision in your chest may be sore or swollen. Consult your doctor immediately if you feel increased pain around the incision site, rapid or irregular pulse, fever & chills, or bleeding from the incision site. You may need your valve repaired or replaced, which is not included in the package.

Fortunately, the heart double valve replacement is covered by health insurance policies. Many insurance providers can give you a lump sum amount that can be used to pay for the treatment, care, and recovery.

TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation) is an alternative to heart valve replacement. In some cases, medications such as ACE inhibitors, anticoagulants, diuretics, and calcium channel blockers can be taken to reduce the symptoms of a narrowed or leaky valve.