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Restoring normal blood flow through precise valve repair or replacement procedures.
Heart Valve Repair & Replacement Surgery in Chennai
Heart valve repair and replacement surgery is a life-saving treatment for patients with leaky, narrowed, or damaged heart valves. At HeartNarota, Dr. A. Mohammed Idhrees offers advanced mitral valve repair, aortic valve replacement, and minimally invasive heart valve surgery with high success rates. Call Now: +91-9962268787
What is Heart Valve Repair and Replacement?
Heart valve surgery is performed when one or more of the heart’s valves do not function properly.
- Repair: Fixing the patient’s own valve
- Replacement: Replacing with a mechanical or tissue valve
Types of Heart Valve Surgeries
Mitral Valve Repair Surgery
- Common for a leaky heart valve (regurgitation)
- Preferred over replacement when possible
Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)
- For aortic stenosis or calcification
- Includes TAVI/TAVR minimally invasive procedure
Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Treats right-sided valve leakage
Double Valve Replacement (DVR Surgery)
- When multiple valves are damaged
Symptoms of Heart Valve Problems
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Fatigue
- Swelling in the legs
- Irregular heartbeat
Causes of Valve Disease
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Age-related degeneration
- Congenital defects
- Infections (endocarditis)
Heart Valve Repair Procedure
- Pre-surgical evaluation
- General anesthesia
- Open heart or minimally invasive approach
- Valve repair (ring, leaflet correction) OR replacement
Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
- Smaller incision
- Less pain
- Faster recovery
- Short hospital stay
- Ideal for mitral valve repair and selected aortic valve cases
Heart Valve Repair vs Replacement
Expertise You Can Trust
- Preserves the natural valve
- Lower risk of infection
- No lifelong blood thinners (in many cases)
Replacement
- Artificial valve used
- Needed for severe damage
- Mechanical valves require medication
Recovery After Valve Surgery
- ICU stay: 1–2 days
- Hospital stay: 5–7 days
- Full recovery: 4–6 weeks
Risks and Complications
Risks are minimized with experienced surgeons like Dr. A Mohammed Idhrees
Why Choose Dr. A Mohammed Idhrees?
- 18+ years of experience
- International training (Belgium & Italy)
- Expertise in complex valve repair & replacement
- High success rate
About the Doctor
Dr. A. Mohammed Idhrees Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon
- MBBS – The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
- MS (General Surgery) – Madurai Medical College
- MCh (CTVS) – SCTIMST
- Advanced Aortic Surgery – Italy
- Valve Repair Training – Belgium
- Associated with SIMS Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Recovery usually takes 4–6 weeks.
Repair fixes your valve replacement uses artificial valves.
Typically 3–6 hours.
Success rates are above 90% in experienced hands.
Yes, it offers faster recovery and less pain.