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A valvectomy is a surgery that removes a valve from the body, typically a heart valve. If the heart is diseased, or not functioning properly, the valve can be removed to help restore better function.
It means they had heart surgery recently. Maybe a heart bypass for clogged arteries or a valve replacement, ect.
There are a variety of different methods to accomplish a heart valve replacement, ranging from a pig valve to prosthetic valve replacement. The cost for the prosthetic valve replacement surgery, as of 2011, was $78,000.
It will progress to terminal stage heart failure
There are many websites online that offer information about heart valve surgery. Some examples are: "Wikipedia", "Medtronic", "Bupa", "HeartandStroke", "TexasHeartInstitute", and many more.
A mitral valve surgery is done to repair or replace a mitral valve which connects the two sides of the heart. If the valve is loose, blood is capable of flowing in the wrong direction. The surgery will fix this problem.
There are a number of medical conditions that may require open heart surgery. These include coronary heart disease and cases where the patient has a defective heart valve.
An aortic valve surgery uses minimally invasive techniques that may last 2-3 hours. The endoscopic method, or keyhole approach is relatively simple. Before the surgery is performed, the patient receives general anesthesia. Next, 1-4 small holes are made in the chest. Then, the surgeon uses special instruments and a camera to complete the surgery.
An incompetent valve allows backflow of blood.
during open heart surgery to replace valve