Nora Said:

How much does heart valve replacement surgery cost?

We Answered:

About 1,00,000 INR in India; varies from hospital to hospital and the type of ward (private/semi-private/AC) chosen.

Clyde Said:

Does anyone know of a child that has had heart valve replacement surgery done in minneapolis mn?

We Answered:

Yeah i do, actually i live in Minnesota. Which hospital? U of M amplatz childrens, or the Childrens hospital? a great cardiologist from childrens is Dr. Sutton, and a great one from U of M is Dr. Bass. Both are pediatric cardiologists, i have had both of them. I will go get surgery at the U of M when its time(im 17) I have many friends who have had valve replacements here in MN either at childrens or U of M. I go to a camp for kids with heart disease here in MN called Camp Odayin so i know many people who have had surgeries here in MN.

Good luck!

Clyde Said:

is it normal to feel a sense of loss after heart valve replacement surgery?

We Answered:

This feeling is not uncommon after heart surgery. Heart surgery is very stressful and a lot for anyone to deal with. Depression is estimated to occur in at least 30% of patients after heart surgery. Depression is treatable and you will not feel like this forever. I recommend you let your doctor know how you are feeling. The doctor may consider treatment with a medication for depression temporarily. I think it also important that you find someone close to talk to. You can also consider a support group for people with heart disease. Good luck.

Nora Said:

Does anyone know much about enlarged heart and heart valve surgery?

We Answered:

Which valve is getting replaced (there are 4 in the heart)? Will he be getting a man made one (which will require life long blood thinners but are also very durable) or a pig valve (no need for blood thinners but won't last as long) ?

Many people get valve replacements and it makes them feel wonderful afterwards.... make sure you find out about exactly the surgery he's having so you know... but I'm sure he'll be fine.

Beth Said:

What is the cost of Double Heart Valve Replacement Surgery ?

We Answered:

Many patients travel from United States of America and UK to get low cost of Double Heart Valve Replacement Surgery in India. One of the most frequently asked questions when considering Double Heart Valve Replacement Surgery is "how much?" and “what is the price of surgery in India?”


Oftentimes, patients choose their surgeon on the basis of price.
The cost of Double Heart Valve Replacement Surgery is very affordable in India and costs are much lower when compared to the United States, UK and other countries. However, since the success of your surgery is largely dependent on your choice of surgeon, cost should not be your main consideration for your decision to undergo Double Heart Valve Replacement Surgery in India.

I checked out the website of Forerunners Healthcare –which is the premier most medical tourism company in India offering low cost surgery in India to International Patients. They have served more than 400 International patients from across the globe (especially US and UK) to get low cost affordable surgery in India at the best Hospitals and Medical Institutions. And the general price of the Double Heart Valve Replacement Surgery is as follows-

The Cost of Double Heart Valve Replacement Surgery in India is $ 11,000.

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

In India, any licensed medical doctor can perform Double Heart Valve Replacement Surgery. To avoid unsatisfactory results, it is best to choose a surgeon who has completed an accredited residency-training program in Double Heart Valve Replacement Surgery. He should have extensive experience in the procedure you will undergo. That’s when Forerunners Healthcare come into picture-helping you get the best surgeon for your surgery at the most affordable prices in the best Hospitals of India.

Your surgeon's skill can make all the difference between a good and an average result. Thus, although it is understandable that price is one of the considerations in your choice of surgeon, it is important to remember that the main consideration should be your surgeon's professional qualifications and experience.


Besides that you should look into other issues related to traveling abroad, which is your visa, passport, climate, cultural issues and language barrier. Although language is not a problem in India –as most of the people are well verse in English. But you should make sure that you have a reliable hand holding person to guide you through the various steps of getting medical treatment and surgery in India.


Hope this helps.

Tommy Said:

Anyone had heart valve replacement surgery before?

We Answered:

Surgery is scary. My husband had an aortic valve replacement 3 years ago, and it's done it's job well. Make sure though, to research and discuss at length with your doctor, surgeon, etc. whether to choose a tissue valve or mechanical valve. There are both advantages and disadvantages to either, and you have to determine which one is right for you. The recovery process can take about 6-12 weeks, but if you're healthy otherwise, you should be literally good as new.