Heart Valve Surgery at Toronto General Hospital

Heart Valve Surgery at Toronto General Hospital provides specialized surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with significant heart valve disease. Depending on the type and severity of valve disorder, treatment may include valve repair or replacement and comprehensive preoperative and postoperative cardiac care.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost depends on the affected heart valve, complexity of the condition, type of surgery, diagnostic testing, anesthesia, hospitalization and postoperative care required. A personalized estimate can be provided according to the patient's treatment plan.

Complete Description

What Is Heart Valve Surgery?

Heart valve surgery is performed to treat significant abnormalities affecting the heart valves, which regulate blood flow through the heart.

Surgery may involve repairing or replacing a damaged or diseased valve.

Who May Need Heart Valve Surgery?

Patients may be evaluated for surgery when they have significant:

• Aortic valve disease

• Mitral valve disease

• Tricuspid valve disease

• Pulmonary valve disease

• Valve narrowing

• Valve leakage

• Structural valve abnormalities

Heart Valve Consultation

A cardiac specialist may review:

• Symptoms

• Medical history

• Previous cardiac procedures

• Echocardiogram results

• ECG

• Cardiac imaging

• Medications

• Overall surgical risk

Heart Valve Disease Evaluation

Assessment may determine:

• Which valve is affected

• Severity of valve disease

• Effect on heart function

• Symptoms

• Progression of disease

• Whether intervention is required

Aortic Valve Surgery

Selected patients with significant aortic valve disease may require surgical treatment.

Treatment may involve:

• Aortic valve repair in selected cases

• Aortic valve replacement

Mitral Valve Surgery

Patients with significant mitral valve disease may be evaluated for:

• Mitral valve repair

• Mitral valve replacement

The appropriate procedure depends on the valve anatomy and patient's condition.

Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Selected patients with significant tricuspid valve disease may require surgical evaluation and treatment.

Valve Repair

When appropriate, repairing the patient's own valve may be considered instead of replacing it.

The feasibility of repair depends on the type and severity of valve disease.

Valve Replacement

When repair is not appropriate, the damaged valve may be replaced with a suitable prosthetic valve.

The type of replacement depends on the patient's medical circumstances.

Preoperative Cardiac Assessment

Before surgery, patients may undergo:

• Echocardiography

• ECG

• Blood tests

• Cardiac imaging

• Coronary assessment when appropriate

• Anesthesia evaluation

• Other medical assessments

Cardiac Surgery

Valve operations are performed by specialized cardiac surgical teams.

The surgical approach depends on:

• Valve involved

• Disease severity

• Patient anatomy

• Overall health

• Previous cardiac procedures

Postoperative Care

After surgery, care may include:

• Cardiac monitoring

• Medication management

• Pain management

• Wound care

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up imaging

• Long-term cardiac follow-up

Multidisciplinary Valve Care

Complex valve patients may be evaluated by:

• Cardiologists

• Cardiac surgeons

• Cardiac imaging specialists

• Anesthesiologists

• Heart failure specialists

• Rehabilitation professionals

Heart Valve Surgery Second Opinion

Patients may seek specialist review of:

• Echocardiogram findings

• Valve disease diagnosis

• Recommended surgery

• Repair versus replacement

• Previous cardiac procedures

• Surgical risk

• Treatment alternatives

International Patients

International patients should provide:

• Echocardiogram reports

• ECG

• Cardiac imaging

• Coronary angiography when available

• Blood test results

• Medication history

• Previous cardiac surgery reports

Benefits of Specialized Heart Valve Surgery

Specialized care may provide:

• Detailed valve evaluation

• Surgical consultation

• Valve repair

• Valve replacement

• Multidisciplinary treatment planning

• Postoperative cardiac monitoring

• Long-term follow-up

Why Choose Toronto General Hospital for Heart Valve Surgery?

Toronto General Hospital is part of University Health Network (UHN) and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, where specialized cardiovascular teams provide complex cardiac evaluation and surgical care.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Cardiology consultation

• Echocardiography

• Cardiac imaging

• Preoperative testing

• Valve surgery

• Anesthesia

• Hospitalization

• Prosthetic valve when required

• Postoperative care

• Cardiac rehabilitation

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which heart valves can require surgery?

Surgery may be required for significant disease involving the aortic, mitral, tricuspid or pulmonary valves, depending on the patient's condition.

2. Can a heart valve be repaired instead of replaced?

Yes. In selected patients, valve repair may be possible. The decision depends on valve anatomy and disease characteristics.

3. How is heart valve disease diagnosed?

Echocardiography is an important diagnostic test used to evaluate valve structure and function.

4. Can I get a second opinion before valve surgery?

Yes. Patients can have their cardiac imaging and proposed surgical treatment reviewed by a specialist.

5. How much does heart valve surgery cost?

Price is available on request. Costs depend on the valve involved, surgery type, hospitalization and postoperative care.

Product Details

Product Name: Heart Valve Surgery 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 Surgery

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada