Cardiac Valve Replacement (AVR/MVR) in Hungary

Atrial and mitral are the two main valves in the human heart. These valves have a special function to control or regulate the blood flow in the heart.

Atrial valve replacement and mitral valve replacement are required because of a defect in the functioning of these valves. When the valves do not open or close properly, it affects the flow of blood through the heart.

The defect may arise because of many reasons. But the two main reasons are as follows:

• Narrowing of the valve (Stenosis)
• Leakage in the valve leading to backflow of the blood (Regurgitation)

The decision to conduct valve replacement depends on the clinical status of the patients as per diagnostic reports and clinical symptoms. Sometimes, the patient is a candidate for aortic valve repair or mitral valve repair and does not require replacement of the valve. Therefore, the decision is made after the physical assessment and evaluation of the patient.

Factors Affecting the Cost of AVR and MVR

The following factors affect AVR cost and MVR cost:

• The type of valve used - prosthetic/mechanical or biological/bovine
• Experience of the surgeon
• Type of hospital or clinic
• Hospital charges
• Room category selected
• Type of investigations done
• Duration of hospital stay
• Any unforeseen complications
• Medicines and consumables used
• Ventilator use