Mitral Valve Replacement Cost In Turkey
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- Mitral Valve Replacement Start from USD 12,000
- Valve Replacement Start from USD 12,000
- Mitral Valve Repair Start from USD 10,000
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Cost
1. What is the cost of tests for mitral valve replacement surgery?
Before mitral valve replacement or repair surgery, an echocardiogram is done to obtain information about your heart condition. Other tests also done include X-rays, CT scans, lung tests, and blood tests. All the aforementioned tests are covered in the package.
2. Is the pharmacy and medicine cost included in the package?
Medications are required to treat irregular heartbeats and other complications related to mitral valve prolapse. These are a part of the package when you’re at the hospital, but if you buy the medication from outside the hospital, it is not included in the package.
3. What is the cost of implants in the mitral valve replacement surgery?
In a mitral valve replacement surgery, a surgeon extracts the mitral valve from the patient and replaces it with a mechanical valve or a valve made out of a pig, cow, or human heart tissue. Mechanical valves last longer than other types of valves, hence, they cost slightly more than than other.
4. How long the patient has to stay in the hospital after the surgery?
The stay of the patient in the hospital depends on the improvement in their health. Usually, they have to stay in the hospital for 5 to 10 days after the surgery. Follow-up visits are necessary in about 6 to 8 weeks and you will be able to feel nomal in about 2 to 3 months after the surgery.
5. Is there any post-treatment expense after the mitral valve replacement surgery?
After the surgery, you will be on constant medications prescribed to you by your doctor and would also need to get physical therapy and exercise to gain strengh. If there is infection, you will have to go for a revision surgery, but it is not covered in the package.
6. Does insurance cover the treatment?
Mitral valve replacement surgery is typically covered under most health plans. Health insurance policies cover costs such as hospitalization, prescription drugs, etc.
7. Is there any alternative to mitral valve replacement surgery?
TAVR is an comparatively cheaper alternative to open-heart mitral valve replacement surgery with lesser downtime. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) can also be done based on your case. Please consult with your doctor before choosing any procedure.
Pre Procedure
1. What is mitral valve replacement surgery?
Mitral valve replacement surgery is being done to replace a poorly working mitral valve with an artificial valve. This surgery will help the blood flow through your heart and out of your body. In mitral valve replacement surgery the doctor will replace the poorly working mitral valve with an artificial valve.
2. Why you need a mitral valve replacement?
Mitral valve replacement is needed only if the mitral valve is not working properly. Surgical repair of the mitral valve can be done. Some of the common conditions required for mitral valve replacement includes ischemic heart disease, infection of heart valves, heart failure and rheumatic fever.
3. How do you prepare yourself for mitral valve replacement sugery?
When you prepare for surgery your doctor will decide which valve will be the best for you. Your surgeon will replace the valve with biological or mechanical valve. You should not eat or drink anything after midnight and before the surgery and avoid taking blood-thinning medicines.
During Procedure
1. What test you need to undergo before surgery?
Some of the tests which you need to undergo before surgery includes chest x ray, ECG, blood tests, echocardiogram and coronary angiogram.
2. What happens during an open mitral valve replacement?
An incision is being made in the middle of your chest, to get access to your heart breast bone will be separated. Heart lung machine is being attached which acts as heart and lung during the procedure, then your surgeon will remove your current mitral heart valve and then replace it with a new valve. At last your breastbone will be stitched together.
Post Procedure
1. What happens after an open mitral valve replacement?
After your mitral valve replacement you will be taken to the recovery room. You will immediately notice relief from symptoms. Tubes may be placed in your chest for breathing which can be uncomfortable. Bandages will be placed over the incision.
2. What are the risks of an open mitral valve replacement?
The risk of the surgery depends on your overall health, age and other factors. Some of the common risks of the procedure includes infection, bleeding, irregular heart rhythms, blood clots, anaesthesia complications, continuous leaking of valve. Some of the other risk of the procedure includes chronic illness, lung problems, obesity, infections, higher age
3. How much pain will you feel after surgery?
You will feel some soreness, but you shouldn’t feel severe pain. If you need it, you can ask for pain medicine.
4. How much time is needed for hospital stay?
You are required to stay in hospital for 5 days after surgery.
5. What precautions you should take after surgery?
You should avoid lifting heavy objects for few weeks after surgery. Before going for any medical or dental procedure inform your doctor about it. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor to prevent infection.
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