Your doctor will consider your age, lifestyle, and overall health to recommend the best option for you.
The procedure can be done through open-heart surgery (larger incision, longer recovery) or minimally invasive surgery (MAVR, smaller incisions, faster recovery, suitable for some patients).
Mechanical valves: Last a lifetime.
Tissue valves: 10-15 years on average, but can vary.
Yes, X-rays are safe. Inform your doctor about the valve type for any special considerations.
Open-heart surgery: Hospital stay for several days, full recovery takes weeks to months.
MAVR: Shorter hospital stay, faster recovery (weeks).
Surgery cost starts from 9000 USD and it varies depending on hospital, surgeon and other important factors.
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