Cardiac valve repair in Thailand

Hospitals for Cardiac valve repair in Thailand

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Bangkok Hospital Phuket JCIHospital accreditation of Thailand

Phuket, Thailand

Specialities: Cardiac, Kidney, Cancer, Orthopedics, Dental, ENT, Mental Health, Gastrointestinal & Liver
Hospital: 1200 beds, over 1000 staff
Responds within: 1 day

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Yanhee Hospital JCIHospital accreditation of Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

Specialities: Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
Hospital: 400 beds, over 300 care givers
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Heart valve repair can prolong your life by restoring the valves to full functionality when they are diseased or severely damaged. Valve repair is generally preferred to replacement if the tissue is not too damaged. If you are looking for heart valve repair in Thailand, the below information will be useful.

Cardiac valve dysfunction is caused wither by valve stenosis (stiffness) or by valve regurgitation (leaky valve).

If your doctor has detected either of these conditions, you must first consult with a cardiac surgeon to know if you need repair of cardiac valves.

How is heart valve repair performed?

Depending upon your situation, the surgeon may decide on one of the below methods for surgery:

Open surgery—A large incision is made in your chest to allow direct access to the damaged health valve

Minimally invasive mitral valve repair—done by making a small incision into the chest using specialized surgical instruments to access the heart valves
Balloon valvuloplasty—uses a catheter with a balloon attached to stretch open the damaged valve, thereby enabling better blood flow in the heart

Cost of heart valve repair in Thailand

Surgery for repair of cardiac valves in Thailand costs between $13,000 and $25,000 depending on surgical method and the number of valves to be repaired.

Surgery duration

Cardiac surgeries are performed under general anesthesia, meaning you will be unconscious and not feel anything. It will take 2 to 4 hours, depending on how many valves need repair.

Recovery after cardiac valve repair

You will need four to eight weeks for recovery after your cardiac valve surgery.

Advised stay in hospital – 5-6 days

Back to work – Most people are back to work within 4-5 weeks of the surgery

Complete recovery – It depends upon your individual factors but complete recovery can take upto 2 months

If you are getting your heart valve repair surgery in Thailand, it is important that you plan enough time to recover in the country and not plan to fly back too soon.

Is it safe?

The prognosis for recovery after heart valve repair is excellent. A ten-year study published in the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery found almost 95 percent success in repair of cardiac valves.

However, there are risks associated with the procedure such as:

Excessive bleeding
Blood clots
Infection
Pulmonary embolism
Endocarditis (infection of the heart lining)
Stroke
Pneumonia
Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm)
Improper function of the repaired valve

Select an experienced, highly skilled surgeon, and a good facility for your surgery to ensure there is minimal risk during your operation. It is also imperative that you follow the post-op instructions to the T.

Heart valve repair – Aftercare

You will be given a set of directives by your cardiac surgeon, including:

Be active while recovering, but start slowly and increase activity gradually
Walk around to exercise your heart and lungs as advised
Participate in light household chores to stay active
If you run out of breath or feel dizzy, or have pain in your chest stop whatever you are doing
Avoid activities that put a strain on your chest such as lifting heavy objects
Avoid driving for 6-8 weeks

You must start preparing in advance for your heart valve repair in Thailand. Find a hospital and a surgeon that you feel comfortable with and request your treatment plan along with the pre-operative instructions.

Request your treatment plan and quote for heart valve repair in Thailand from one of the hospitals listed here OR get in touch with the UniMed care team to discuss your options.

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Cardiac valve repair in Thailand

Hospitals for Cardiac valve repair in Thailand

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Yanhee Hospital JCIHospital accreditation of Thailand

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