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

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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

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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My uncle in Madurai needs open heart surgery after an angiography report came in. Wondering which hospital in Madurai is best for this or if we should consider moving him to Chennai or Bangalore for better specialists?

For open heart surgery in Madurai, consider Apollo, Meenakshi Mission, or for higher complexity cases, move to Chennai for expert centers.

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looking for hospitals and skilled doctors who can do minimally invasive mitral or aortic valve repair instead of open heart surgery can you recommend good options and what would the cost be

Minimally invasive valve repair options (like mitral or aortic valve repair) are available in specialized heart hospitals. Costs range from ‚Çπ1.5 lakh to ‚Çπ4 lakh, depending on the hospital and procedure type. Consult a cardiothoracic surgeon for a plan.

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