I'm 18 and just found out I have mitral valve prolapse and Marfan syndrome my doctor recommended open heart surgery to fix the valve. I'm really nervous and wanted to ask what the chances of something going wrong are during the surgery

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Open-heart surgery for mitral valve prolapse in Marfan syndrome carries some risk but is generally safe when done at a cardiac center with experience.

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Is mitral valve replacement safe and what are the potential risks or long-term effects after the surgery

please consult CTVS for better advise.

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Looking for top heart surgeons in Hyderabad who are not just experienced but also have notable achievements who would you recommend for the best surgical treatment?

Apollo is best for it.

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what are the surgery options for a bicuspid aortic valve and what should i expect during recovery how soon should i consider surgery for my bicuspid aortic valve if i'm not having symptoms yet what are the risks if i delay surgery for a bicuspid aortic valve can you explain the difference between repair and replacement for a bicuspid aortic valve and which one might be better for me what lifestyle changes should i make before and after bicuspid aortic valve surgery how long does it usually take to recover fully after bicuspid aortic valve surgery are there any new or less invasive surgical techniques for bicuspid aortic valve that i should know about what signs should i watch for that might mean my bicuspid aortic valve needs surgery sooner rather than later

cardiologist opinion is advised.

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