HEART VALVE DISEASE TREATMENT (GKT IYER)
What is Heart Valve Surgery? Heart valve surgery is a procedure used to repair or replace malfunctioning heart valves. Heart valves are what channel blood into and out of your heart in a bidirectional manner so that it can be circulated and oxygenated throughout the body. These valves open and close with the aid of high blood pressure and help keep your blood from flowing the wrong way due to their function. This procedure involves an open-chest surgery except for certain circumstances which normally result in less invasive procedures being performed. What causes heart valve problems? Heart valve diseases are popular illnesses in India as well as many western countries. In India, heart valve problems are often caused by rheumatic heart diseases in childhood. While in western countries, the causes of heart valve disorders stem from degenerative myxomatous – a connective tissue disorder affecting the mitral valves most often. As with any condition or disease, it is best to be...