Heart Valve Repair at Toronto General Hospital

Heart Valve Repair at Toronto General Hospital provides specialized surgical evaluation and treatment for selected patients with diseased or damaged heart valves. Valve repair aims to restore proper valve function while preserving the patient's own valve whenever clinically appropriate.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost depends on the affected valve, complexity of the repair, diagnostic testing, surgical approach, hospitalization and postoperative care required. A personalized estimate should be requested according to the patient's treatment plan.

Complete Description

What Is Heart Valve Repair?

Heart valve repair is a cardiac surgical procedure used to correct abnormalities of a heart valve so that it can function more effectively.

Repair may be considered when the valve can be reconstructed safely and effectively.

Who May Need Heart Valve Repair?

Patients may be evaluated for valve repair when they have significant:

• Mitral valve disease

• Aortic valve disease

• Tricuspid valve disease

• Valve leakage

• Valve structural abnormalities

• Other surgically treatable valve disorders

Heart Valve Assessment

Before deciding on repair, specialists may evaluate:

• Valve anatomy

• Severity of disease

• Heart function

• Symptoms

• Size and function of cardiac chambers

• Previous cardiac procedures

• Overall health

Echocardiographic Evaluation

Echocardiography can provide detailed information about:

• Valve structure

• Valve movement

• Blood flow

• Valve leakage

• Valve narrowing

• Overall heart function

Additional cardiac imaging may be used when required.

Mitral Valve Repair

Mitral valve repair may be considered for selected patients with significant mitral valve disease.

The surgical technique depends on the specific valve abnormality.

Aortic Valve Repair

Aortic valve repair may be possible in selected patients depending on the anatomy and underlying cause of the valve problem.

Tricuspid Valve Repair

Selected patients with significant tricuspid valve disease may undergo surgical evaluation for repair.

Valve Reconstruction

Depending on the condition, surgeons may use techniques to restore the valve's structure and improve its ability to open and close properly.

Preoperative Evaluation

Before valve repair, patients may undergo:

• Echocardiography

• ECG

• Blood tests

• Cardiac imaging

• Coronary evaluation when appropriate

• Anesthesia assessment

• Other medical testing

Cardiac Surgery

Heart valve repair is performed by specialized cardiac surgical teams.

The surgical approach depends on:

• Valve involved

• Valve anatomy

• Disease severity

• Patient's medical condition

• Previous heart surgery

Postoperative Care

Following valve repair, patients may receive:

• Cardiac monitoring

• Medication management

• Pain management

• Wound care

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up echocardiography

• Long-term cardiac follow-up

Valve Repair vs. Valve Replacement

For selected patients, repair may be preferable to replacement because it preserves the patient's own valve.

However, repair is not possible or appropriate for every type of valve disease. The cardiac team determines the most suitable approach.

Multidisciplinary Valve Care

Complex patients may be assessed by:

• Cardiologists

• Cardiac surgeons

• Cardiac imaging specialists

• Anesthesiologists

• Heart failure specialists

• Cardiac rehabilitation professionals

Heart Valve Repair Second Opinion

Patients may seek specialist review of:

• Echocardiograms

• Valve diagnosis

• Proposed repair

• Repair versus replacement

• Surgical recommendations

• Previous cardiac procedures

International Patients

International patients should provide:

• Echocardiogram reports

• ECG results

• Cardiac imaging

• Coronary angiography when available

• Blood tests

• Medication list

• Previous cardiac surgery reports

Benefits of Specialized Heart Valve Repair

Specialized care may provide:

• Detailed valve assessment

• Surgical repair evaluation

• Preservation of the patient's native valve when appropriate

• Advanced cardiac surgery

• Multidisciplinary treatment planning

• Postoperative monitoring

• Long-term follow-up

Why Choose Toronto General Hospital for Heart Valve Repair?

Toronto General Hospital is part of University Health Network (UHN) and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, providing specialized cardiovascular assessment and cardiac surgical care for complex heart conditions.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Cardiology consultation

• Echocardiography

• Cardiac imaging

• Preoperative testing

• Valve repair surgery

• Anesthesia

• Hospitalization

• Postoperative monitoring

• Cardiac rehabilitation

The final cost depends on the specific valve condition and required procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can every damaged heart valve be repaired?

No. Whether a valve can be repaired depends on its anatomy, disease type and severity.

2. Which valves can be repaired?

Repair may be considered for selected mitral, aortic and tricuspid valve conditions, depending on the patient's individual anatomy.

3. How is valve repair planned?

Specialists use clinical assessment and cardiac imaging, particularly echocardiography, to determine whether repair is feasible.

4. Is valve repair better than valve replacement?

For selected patients, preserving the patient's own valve may offer advantages, but repair is not appropriate for every condition.

5. How much does heart valve repair cost?

Price is available on request. Costs depend on evaluation, surgical complexity, hospitalization and postoperative care.

Product Details

Product Name: Heart Valve Repair at Toronto General Hospital

Hospital: Toronto General Hospital

Health Network: University Health Network (UHN)

Brand: University Health Network

Country: Canada

Specialty: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

Service Type: Heart Valve Repair

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada