Aortic Valve Insufficiency (AVI) with Aortic Valve Replacement in the Best Hospitals
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in the surgical treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system and lung cancer! The department offers the full range of surgical services for the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system, respiratory tract, including heart and lung transplantation, artificial heart implantation. The therapeutic options include aortic surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, transplantation surgery, surgical treatment of heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), minimally invasive surgery, surgical treatment of the heart valves, including reconstructive interventions. All operations are performed using state-of-the-art technology and in accordance with the current recommendations of professional societies.
Department of Cardiac Surgery
The Department of Cardiac Surgery provides a full range of surgical treatment in its area of specialization. Special emphasis is placed on heart valve repair and replacement surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, thoracic aortic surgery, adult congenital and acquired heart disease surgery, pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, and artificial heart implantation for severe heart failure. Many heart operations are performed using minimally invasive techniques, which has a positive effect on the healing of the surgical wound. Minimally invasive cardiac procedures also reduce surgical risks and contribute to a rapid recovery of the patient in the postoperative period. Surgical treatment of cardiac pathologies is performed in advanced operating rooms equipped with the latest technology. The cardiac surgeons of the department successfully perform routine and complex surgical procedures, saving the lives of thousands of patients. The specialists work in accordance with current clinical protocols and follow the recommendations of the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (DGTHG).
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery provides effective surgical treatment for diseases of the heart, respiratory system, and blood vessels. The team of cardiac surgeons operates on patients with heart valve pathologies, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and heart rhythm disturbances. In the field of thoracic surgery, the key focus is on the surgical removal of lung tumors and lung metastases. The specialists in this area also perform surgery to repair chest wall deformities. In the field of vascular surgery, interventions for abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms are most often performed here. The department's vascular surgeons are also exceptionally competent in the treatment of peripheral occlusive arterial disease. A great advantage for the department's patients is that almost all surgical interventions are performed using minimally invasive techniques, so there is no need for a long postoperative recovery. The department's operating rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This allows for effective and safe treatment. The priority is always personalized medical care for patients.
The aortic valve is located in the aorta. Its task is to pass blood from the heart into the systemic circulation, then close the leaflets and prevent it from returning while the heart is relaxed. Sometimes the leaflets do not completely close the lumen of the aorta, and this condition is called aortic valve insufficiency (AVI). It also happens that the opening of the heart valve is very narrow, and it is difficult for blood to pass into the aorta. In this case, heart valve stenosis is diagnosed. Both conditions require surgical treatment. Since aortic valve reconstruction does not provide a stable therapeutic result, aortic valve replacement surgery is considered the main treatment for severe defects.
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This is open-heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. During the operation, doctors implant an artificial aortic valve for a patient. They can implant mechanical or biological prostheses. When necessary, other heart valves can be treated in a single stage (heart valve repair or replacement surgery).
You can seek medical attention at the University Hospital Essen, the University Hospital Oldenburg, or the University Hospital Ulm.
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How is aortic valve surgery performed?
Aortic valve repair is open-heart surgery. It is performed under general anesthesia using a heart-lung machine.
During surgery, cardiosurgery doctors implant a new artificial heart valve inside the aorta. It can be mechanical or biological.
Mechanical heart valves are rarely implanted, as they require lifelong anticoagulation due to the high risk of blood clots. Such prostheses are typically used in young patients due to their nearly infinite service life.
Basically, doctors implant biological valves. Their service life is 10-15 years, after which repeated heart valve replacement surgery is required. But it is not necessary to have open surgery again, as a new artificial heart valve can be delivered to the heart from inside the blood vessels through an incision in the groin and implanted over the old prosthesis. This repeated prosthetic technique is called "valve-in-valve". The procedure is non-traumatic, and the recovery time for patients is minimal.
Artificial biological heart valves provide the best parameters for blood circulation. Patients take anticoagulants not for life but for three months after surgery.
Where to have your aortic valve surgery?
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Authors:
The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Dr. Vadim Zhiliuk. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!
Sources:
ECR - European Cardiology Review
