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405-917-3596

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3433 N.W. 56th St.
Building B, Suite 660
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
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Heart Valve Repair or Replacement

Heart valve repair or replacement surgery is a procedure that treats a wide range of heart valve diseases.

Damaged or diseased heart valves may not function properly, leading to conditions like valvular stenosis, regurgitation and heart failure. Stiff valves force the heart to work harder, often due to infections or aging. Leaky valves cause blood to flow backward, reducing effective circulation. Surgical repair or replacement may be necessary.

The INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital delivers quality care through a comprehensive, integrated visit. Patients benefit from the expertise of both an interventional cardiologist and a cardiothoracic surgeon, receiving same-day evaluation and testing to determine a treatment plan.

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Treatments

Traditionally, heart valve repair or replacement requires open-heart surgery, involving chest opening to replace the valves. However, INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital now leads in less invasive, catheter-based procedures for valve repair or replacement.

A minimally invasive procedure that inserts a catheter through a small incision in the groin, delivering a device to close off the left atrial appendage within the heart.

  • The procedure typically takes about an hour.
  • Recovery varies, but most patients can leave the hospital on the same day.
  • Patients will be prescribed blood thinners to prevent blood clots after the procedure, generally for a period of about 45 days.

A minimally invasive procedure that inserts a catheter through a blood vessel and up to the heart, delivering a device to repair the leaky valve.

  • The procedure typically takes about 1-2 hours.
  • Recovery varies, but most patients can leave the hospital after 1-2 days.
  • Follow-up tests are performed to ensure the medical device is functioning properly, providing patients with peace of mind.

An invasive, surgical procedure that makes an incision in the chest to replace the damaged valve with one made from animal tissue or synthetic materials.

  • The procedure typically takes several hours, depending on the valve being replaced.
  • Recovery starts in the ICU and continues in a regular hospital room, lasting 5-7 days.
  • Patients are encouraged to move daily and attend outpatient cardiac rehab to regain strength and aid recovery.

A minimally invasive procedure that inserts a catheter through a blood vessel in the groin, chest or neck to deploy a new valve, pushing the old one aside.

  • The procedure typically takes about an hour.
  • Recovery varies, but most patients can leave the hospital within a day.
  • Patients should avoid heavy lifting or intense physical activity for a week.

A minimally invasive procedure that replaces your old leaky tricuspid valve without open-heart surgery using a catheter with an artificial valve at the tip.

  • The procedure typically takes about 2-4 hours.
  • Recovery varies, but most patients stay in the hospital for 5-7 days.
  • Patients should avoid heavy lifting or intense physical activity for several weeks.

The FDA has not approved any surgical valve replacement devices for the tricuspid valve.

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