Before ... Precautions & prerequisites
What do I do if I need this / (contact /book appointment…)
For proper assessment before surgery, your need undergo certain tests to assess valve function, heart function and functions of various other organ systems in the body. For this you need to be examined by a cardiologist who can be contacted through appointment on phone no. Once valve surgery is decided, patient is admitted in the hospital and work-up initiated.. Any focus of infection, any where in the body, especially teeth is identified and treated before valve surgery. Anticoagulants (Acitrom /Warfarin) are stopped three days prior to surgery and aspirin seven days prior to surgery..

Care after the procedure
You will be in the intensive care unit for a few days, depending on your condition. You may then go to a regular hospital bed. Your entire stay in the hospital may last 2 to 8 days. You may need to take anticoagulants (blood thinners) the rest of your life to prevent blood clots from forming on the artificial valve and causing a stroke or other complications. Ask your doctor what other steps you should take and when you should come back for a checkup..