Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Replacement(AVR) is a surgical procedure in, which the failing aortic valve of a patient's heart is replaced with an artificial heart valve.
Aortic Valve Replacement may be done through traditional open-heart surgery, which involves a cut in the chest, or by using minimally invasive methods, which involve smaller incisions in the chest or a catheter inserted in the leg or chest.
The right doctor to consult for Aortic Valve Replacement is a Cardiac Surgeon.
The success rate varies between 90-94%.
Possible risks after AVR may include Bleeding, Blood clots, Valve dysfunction in replacement valves, Heart rhythm problems, Infection, Stroke, etc.