Balloon valvuloplasty cost in India starts from US $3,900 and varies depending on your medical history and medical condition, surgeon, facility and the city where you choose to get the surgery done.
An important expense when it comes to your Balloon valvuloplasty cost in India procedure is going to be your doctor's fees. IndiCure recommends only experienced, skilled, board-certified surgeons who are capable of delivering successful heart surgeries. Although the charges may vary depending on the experience of the surgeon, you can be completely assured of being in safe and experienced hands when you choose heart surgery in India with IndiCure.
With the hopes of improving patient care, new techniques and technologies are often introduced to the surgical process. Such innovative advancements in the surgical approach can increase costs.
Having your Balloon valvuloplasty in an accredited surgical facility by skilled and qualified medical staff is a critical factor. Moreover, the geographical location of this facility also affects the quote. But, IndiCure provides you with a projected estimate that will be affordable.
The surgery-related expenses include the pre- and post-surgical expenses. The pre-surgical expenses are associated with the age and medical condition of the patient and thus the number and type of investigations required. Post-surgical expenses may include prescription medications and follow-up consultations.
We at IndiCure, understand that you travel with a budget in mind and do not like to be greeted by surprises after arrival in India. We thus club all these expenses and give you the package cost that is inclusive and affordable at the same time.
Your case manager shall give you an estimated cost of your surgery after discussing your medical reports with the surgeon. The final cost, however, shall be confirmed after your consultation with the surgeon.
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Balloon valvuloplasty is a cardiac procedure that uses a catheter with a balloon at the tip to open up stenotic or stiffened heart valves (such as the aortic or mitral). Balloon valvotomy is another term for this procedure. It is a less invasive treatment because the valve is replaced percutaneously rather than through cardiothoracic surgery or other open methods.
A tiny flexible tube (catheter) is introduced into the heart through an artery in the groin or arm and threaded into the heart by the cardiologist. A balloon device on the catheter's tip is swiftly inflated when the tube reaches the constricted mitral valve. As the balloon presses on the restricted or fused mitral valve leaflets, they are split and expanded open. This procedure enlarges the aperture of the mitral valve, allowing more blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
Balloon valvotomy has several types, depending upon which heart valve is involved for example:
This procedure is done to improve blood flow through a heart valve. Better blood flow will relieve symptoms. For most, the improvement will last at least 2 years.
If you have significant stenosis and the structure of your mitral valve appears to be repairable with a valvotomy, a balloon valvotomy may be indicated. To determine if a valvotomy is correct for you, your doctor will look at a few other factors. These factors include your overall health and whether or not you are experiencing any symptoms.
If you have blood clots in the left atrium, a lot of calcium accumulation on the mitral valve, or moderate to severe mitral valve regurgitation, balloon valvotomy is not a good option.
The cardiologist starts by making a small incision into an artery or vein in the groin.
Then, the team inserts a catheter (a thin, hollow tube) and threads it through the artery to the heart and valve that is experiencing a problem.
At the tip of the catheter is a large, inflatable balloon. Upon arriving at the site of the affected valve, the surgical team then inflates the balloon, expanding the narrowed or compromised valve. This results in increased blood flow.
You may be transferred to the recovery room for observation after the surgery. You will be required to lie flat in bed for many hours. Your vital signs, the insertion site, and circulation and sensation in the affected limb or arm will all be monitored by a nurse.
Pain medication is administered as-needed. To assist flush the contrast dye from your body, you will be encouraged to drink water and other fluids. At the injection area, there will be a little knot or lump under the skin. This is very normal. Over the course of a few weeks, the knot should fade away. You would be able to resume daily activities in a week to ten days and rigorous activities after about 4-6 weeks.
Some patients will continue to take anticoagulant medications for months or years after the surgery and will have regular blood tests to monitor the effectiveness of the medication.
Balloon valvotomy improves the valve's regular function in allowing blood to pass through the heart. Symptoms are relieved as blood flow improves. The left atrium's blood pressure drops, which helps reduce the symptoms of lung congestion. The benefits can last decades. The quality of life also improves because patients no longer have difficulty breathing or palpitations.
We at IndiCure completely understand your concerns and it is always our endeavor to provide the best outcome for every patient. Following is the list of questions you must ask before you embark on your journey for Balloon Valvuloplasty in India.
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MBBS, MD, FRCP, MRCP
Fellowship, Cardiology U.S.A.
Recipient of Padma Shri & Padma Bhushan
Dr. Ashok Seth is one of India's most renowned and sought-after interventional cardiologists, and is regarded as one of the country's top 10 cardiologists. He has over 32 years of expertise and is known for doing over 50,000 angiograms and 20,000 angioplasties. For executing one of the biggest numbers of angiographies and angioplasties in the world, he was inducted into the "LIMCA" Book of Records.
MBBS, MD, DM, MRCP
Recipient of Padma Bhushan
& Lifetime Achievement Award 2006
Dr. T.S. Kler is the Executive Director of Cardiac Sciences at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurgaon, as well as the Head of the Cardiology Department. He was the first doctor in India to implant an implanted cardioverter defibrillator in April 1995. (ICD). He also built India's first electrophysiology department.
MBBS, MD, DM, DNB
Fellowship of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
He is an interventional cardiologist with an impressive 16 years of post-DM expertise and has conducted over 20,000 procedures. His work focuses on difficult coronary treatments such as Primary angioplasty (with thrombosuction devices, IABP, and other techniques), Bifurcation lesions, Chronic complete occlusions, and Left Main lesions. Cutting balloons, angiosculpt, IVUS, Rotablation, and other supplementary devices are among his specialties.
New Delhi
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi is a state of the art multi speciality tertiary-care hospital situated in the most posh area of South Delhi. Considered to be the flagship hospital of Apollo group, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is one of the important landmarks not only in Delhi, but in the world map because of its popularity among the medical tourists. The hospital has been one of the most sought after medical institutions for patients from Asia Pacific and beyond.
New Delhi
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre is one of the most revered medical institutions not only in India, but the entire world. The institute has set benchmarks in cardiac care with path-breaking work over the last 25 plus years. The hospital has the most advanced technology and has seen the best outcomes even in the most complex cardiac cases; be it cardiac surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery or Non-invasive Cardiology
No, balloon valvuloplasty is not an invasive procedure. Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty is a minimally invasive treatment done by inserting a catheter through the groin. The catheter has a little deflated balloon at its tip, which is used to open constricted heart valves.
Balloon valvuloplasty is an effective procedure for aortic valve stenosis in children, teenagers, and young adults, but it gives little success in older adults.
Valvuloplasty normally takes 1 to 2 hours to complete.
Due to restenosis, balloon valvuloplasty is ineffective in older persons, as the valve narrows again within 6 to 12 months following the treatment.
Balloon mitral valvuloplasty typically lasts five to seven years in children and young adults, and it is safe to repeat the treatment. However, in older adults, the valve narrows again (restenosis) within 6 to 12 months following the treatment.
Balloon valvuloplasty is a typically effective treatment for aortic valve stenosis in youngsters, but its efficacy in older individuals is restricted.
No, valvuloplasty isn't a long-term fix. Adults may benefit from balloon valvuloplasty for immediate alleviation and improved heart function, but there is a high risk of restenosis, necessitating valve replacement in the future.
Aortic stenosis is a form of valve disease in which the valves gradually harden due to calcium deposition on the valves, causing the valves to stiffen and not fully open. This narrows the passageway for blood to pass through. To pump blood through this narrower hole, the heart must work harder.
If you have mild or moderate aortic valve stenosis, your doctor will monitor you on a regular basis. You will most likely wait till your stenosis is severe before having surgery. Balloon valvuloplasty is a procedure that enlarges the valve opening in some young persons or pregnant women. If you have significant stenosis, a valve replacement is likely. An open-heart surgery or a minimally invasive method can be used to replace a valve.
If you have significant stenosis and do not receive treatment, you run the danger of dying abruptly or having heart failure.
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