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| The USA | Turkey | Mexico | |
| Valvuloplasty | from $24000 | from $8000 | from $9200 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | from $69000 | from $23000 | from $26450 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | from $54000 | from $18000 | from $20700 |
| Plastic surgery for cardiac valve | from $24000 | from $8000 | from $9200 |
Heart valve replacement at San Donato is carried out by a team of professional cardiac surgeons in the Cardiology Department. The procedure lasts for 3-5 hours. Its duration depends on patient’s particularities. A patient is connected to heart-lung bypass machine and is under general anesthesia the whole time. Operation success rate is up to 95%, complete rehabilitation takes 10-12 weeks.
Aortic valve replacement cost at San Donato is 2-3 times lower than in the USA. Doctors use the most advanced techniques and equipment.
Ospedale San Raffaele (San Raffaele Research Hospital) in Milan is one of the largest research hospitals in Europe. It applies ad hoc methods for rare immune system and genetic diseases treatment.
Among its achievements — the world's first stem cell therapy for patients with severe combined immune deficiency disorder (ADA-SCID).
Oncology, oncohematology, neurosurgery, neurology, cardiovascular surgery, urology, and gynecology are the strongest specialities here.
Surgeons of the hospital perform over 52,000 operations annually.
Founded in 1973 as the first hospital of GVM Care Research, Maria Cecilia Hospital is internationally renowned for advanced treatments in heart surgery, electrophysiology, neurosurgery, and diabetic foot care. Its research has been featured in prestigious medical journals and is recognized as one of Italy’s top medical centers. The hospital handles over 15% of cardiac surgeries in Italy, with complex cases managed by a multidisciplinary Heart Team, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
Additionally, it houses the GVM Campus, which hosts international medical congresses and training events. The hospital is conveniently located 40 minutes from Bologna International Airport and offers transfer services for patients.
Founded in 1969, Ospedale Santa Maria in Bari is an institution accredited by the Italian Health Service with numerous first-class medical services, from cardiology to cardiac surgery, from hemodynamics to infertility treatment and gynecology. Born as a maternity clinic in the 1960s, the hospital still stands out today for its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of women's health. The hospital is home to the Breast Unit, a multidisciplinary unit dedicated to the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, which treats around 500 patients every year.
This procedure repairs or replaces damaged heart valves, improving blood flow and patient health.
The operation modifies heart valves to improve blood flow, employing minimally invasive techniques for quick recovery.
The procedure replaces a failing heart valve using a catheter, reducing invasion and recovery time.
The operation substitutes an impaired heart valve with a healthy one, enhancing blood flow and cardiac function.
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Remember, each patient"s recovery is unique and may vary based on their health condition and the complexity of the heart valve replacement.
Dr. Ottavio Alfieri is an award-winning heart surgeon with over 15 years of experience in cardiac surgery, performing more than 15,000 cardiac procedures. He is the author of over 600 peer-reviewed articles and several books devoted to cardiac surgery, and is the developer of the "Alfieri Mitral Repair" technique. He has been awarded numerous honors, including the 'Ambrogino d'Oro' and the gold medal from the European Cardiology Society for his contributions to the field. He is a member of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, the European Society of Cardiology, and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
When considering Heart Valve Replacement, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:
This procedure addresses issues in heart valves caused by disease, damage, or degeneration, restoring proper blood flow and heart function.
This procedure focuses on repairing or modifying existing heart valves to improve function and blood flow.
A minimally invasive procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve that fails to open properly.
This procedure involves replacing a diseased aortic valve with a mechanical or bioprosthetic valve to improve heart function.