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Cardiac Valve Replacement Treatment Cost in United Kingdom

Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement (AVR/MVR) Cost in the United Kingdom

  • The minimum cost for Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement (AVR/MVR) in the United Kingdom starts from GBP 19,750 (USD 25,000)
  • The maximum cost for Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement (AVR/MVR)in the United Kingdom is up to GBP 39,500 (USD 50,000)

Following is the list of cities and the associated costs for Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement (AVR/MVR):

CityMinimum Cost (USD)Minimum Local CurrencyMaximum Cost (USD)Maximum Local Currency
London--USD 4438935067
BirminghamUSD 2645120896USD 4618136483
Edinburgh----
LeedsUSD 3063624202USD 4969839261

Country-wise cost comparison for Aortic and Mitral Valve Replacement (AVR/MVR):

CountryMinimum Cost (USD)Minimum Local CurrencyMaximum Cost (USD)Maximum Local Currency
IndiaUSD 3500291025USD 7000582050
TurkeyUSD 8000241120USD 18000542520
SpainUSD 3139528883USD 3837235302
United Arab EmiratesUSD 27370100448USD 45977168736
SingaporeUSD 1080014472USD 2730036582
United StatesUSD 3072030720USD 4548545485

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  • 16 Days Outside Hospital

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AVR or MVR Valve Replacement Surgery

Istanbul, Turkey

USD 10000 USD 11500

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Some of the key inclusions which we provide as additional benefits of the package are:

  1. Complimentary Stay for the Patient in a Hotel for 10 Nights
  2. Free Room Upgrade from Economy to Private
  3. Cash Voucher for Medicines worth 50 USD
  4. Complimentary Video Consultation with the Specialist
  5. Airport Transfers
  6. Priority Appointment
  7. Cancel Anytime with Full Refund
  8. 24*7 Patient Care & Support Services

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With us, you are sure to receive all the benefits at competitive prices which is a better choice than paying actual hospital costs. AVR/MVR Valve Replacement Surgery is a heart valve repair procedure, which is performed to correct heart valves that are not functioning properly. Aortic Valve Replacement is an open heart technique, which involves leakage or narrowing of the aortic valve. Mitral Valve Repair is again an open heart procedure used to treat regurgitation (leakage) or stenosis (narrowing) of the mitral valve. Therefore, to explain AVR/MVR in simple terms, it is a heart condition developed when normal flow of blood through the arteries and vessels through your heart is interrupted., For AVR/MVR Valve Replacement Surgery in Turkey, we are providing the best all-inclusive discounted package at Medicana Camlica Hospital with some additional benefits.


AVR or MVR Valve Replacement Surgery

Delhi, India

USD 7000 USD 9500

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Complimentary Stay for 2 in a Hotel for 10 Nights
Free Room Upgrade from Economy to Private
Cash Voucher for Medicines worth 75 USD
Post Operative Recovery Package (1 Month Plan)
Complimentary Video Consultation with the Specialist
Airport Transfers
City Tour for 2
Priority Appointment
Cancel Anytime with Full Refund
24*7 Patient Care & Support Services

Some of the key inclusions which we provide as additional benefits of the package are:

  1. Complimentary Stay for 2 in a Hotel for 10 Nights
  2. Free Room Upgrade from Economy to Private
  3. Cash Voucher for Medicines worth 75 USD
  4. Post Operative Recovery Package (1 Month Plan)
  5. Complimentary Video Consultation with the Specialist
  6. Airport Transfers
  7. City Tour for 2
  8. Priority Appointment
  9. Cancel Anytime with Full Refund
  10. 24*7 Patient Care & Support Services

Costing Details

We offer packages at reasonable pricing that include a variety of additional advantages, making it a better deal than paying for individual perks at the hospital. AVR/MVR Valve Replacement Surgery is a heart valve repair procedure, which is performed to correct heart valves that are not functioning properly. Aortic Valve Replacement is an open heart technique, which involves leakage or narrowing of the aortic valve. Mitral Valve Repair is again an open heart procedure used to treat regurgitation (leakage) or stenosis (narrowing) of the mitral valve. Therefore, to explain AVR/MVR in simple terms, it is a heart condition developed when normal flow of blood through the arteries and vessels through your heart is interrupted., For AVR/MVR Valve Replacement Surgery in India, we are providing the best all-inclusive discounted package at Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute with some additional benefits.


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The Alexandra Hospital has access to modern equipment and private facilities for patients in Manchester, Stockport, and Cheshire. The hospital offers Outpatient Services to children from 0-18 years and day-case inpatient procedures for 3-18 years.

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Parkway East Hospital located in Joo Chiat Pl, Singapore is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • Total capacity for 143 beds
  • Hospital rooms are available- Single room, 2-bedded room (8), 4-bedded room (2), Deluxe room, and Orchid/Hibiscus Suite
  • All rooms are equipped with all ensuite facilities like Free wifi, mini fridge, sofa couch, telephone, in-room safe, TV, etc.
  • Maternity wards- Accredited as a baby-friendly hospital under the World Health Organisations Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)
  • 1 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with 14 cots
  • Intensive Care Unit
  • 1 Operation Theatre with 5 Operating rooms
  • 1 Nursery with 30 cots
  • 1 Parentcraft room
  • 24-hour walk-in-clinic (for emergency)
  • 24-hour Pharmacy

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Types of Cardiac Valve Replacement in Medanta - The Medicity and its associated cost

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Cardiac Valve Replacement (Overall)7272 - 15772588509 - 1293551
Aortic Valve Replacement7630 - 12647606982 - 1005178
Mitral Valve Replacement7752 - 13392637027 - 1113934
Pulmonary Valve Replacement7428 - 11968604940 - 953699
Ross Procedure10760 - 17113863205 - 1379497
Transcatheter Valve9164 - 14746732579 - 1207422
Double Valve Replacement11844 - 18448981759 - 1526596
Tricuspid Valve Replacement9697 - 16068770340 - 1318215
  • Address: Medanta The Medicity, Medicity, Islampur Colony, Sector 38, Gurugram, Haryana, India
  • Facilities related to Medanta - The Medicity: Mobility Accessible Rooms, TV in room, Religious Facilities, Health Insurance Coordination, Cafe

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Mount Elizabeth Hospital located in Singapore, Singapore is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • 345 bedded Hospital
  • Maternity wards
  • The Mount Elizabeth Patient Assistance Centre (MPAC)
  • 1 major operating unit with 12 operating rooms and 1 operating theatre dedicated to in vitro fertilisation (IVF)
  • Intensive Care Unit
  • High Dependency Unit (HDU)
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
  • Accident & Emergency Department
  • Rooms are categorized as Single rooms, 2-bedded rooms, 4-bedded rooms, Executive deluxe suite, Daffodil/Magnolia suite, VIP Room, and Royal Suite
  • All patient rooms are equipped with electric safe, LCD, sofa cum bed, wardrobe, radio channels, and much more
  • Parking lot

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Types of Cardiac Valve Replacement in Apollo Hospitals and its associated cost

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Cardiac Valve Replacement (Overall)7405 - 16007587639 - 1290898
Aortic Valve Replacement7552 - 12480629259 - 1013359
Mitral Valve Replacement7794 - 13277636764 - 1087818
Pulmonary Valve Replacement7215 - 11925611307 - 956744
Ross Procedure10721 - 16523888521 - 1409914
Transcatheter Valve8815 - 14542739428 - 1222184
Double Valve Replacement11702 - 18967977758 - 1531444
Tricuspid Valve Replacement9661 - 15857767283 - 1300611
  • Address: Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Facilities related to Apollo Hospitals: Post operative followup, Mobility Accessible Rooms, Online Doctor Consultation, Air Ambulance, Religious Facilities

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Types of Cardiac Valve Replacement in Venkateshwar Hospital and its associated cost

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Cardiac Valve Replacement (Overall)6580 - 14175543394 - 1169555
Aortic Valve Replacement6790 - 11191557504 - 911466
Mitral Valve Replacement7134 - 12122582179 - 996924
Pulmonary Valve Replacement6603 - 10635541204 - 875031
Ross Procedure9596 - 15264788983 - 1246663
Transcatheter Valve8155 - 13259663950 - 1080288
Double Valve Replacement10660 - 16711874988 - 1367148
Tricuspid Valve Replacement8618 - 14248707462 - 1163552
  • Address: Venkateshwar Hospital, Sector 18, Sector 18A, Dwarka, Delhi, India
  • Facilities related to Venkateshwar Hospital: Post operative followup, Mobility Accessible Rooms, Online Doctor Consultation, Air Ambulance, Religious Facilities

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Gleneagles Hospital located in Napier Road, Singapore is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • 270+ bedded medical facility, which includes suites, single rooms, two-bedded, four-bedded rooms and maternity wards (9 delivery rooms)
  • 12 operating rooms
  • Surgery ward with 40 beds
  • State-of- the-art intensive care unit (ICU) with 16 beds
  • State-of- the-art neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with 14 cots
  • Separate transplant unit
  • Endoscopy Centre (VIP room)
  • 24-hour accident and emergency (A&E) and outpatient Unit
  • Accommodation availability for the patients
  • The Hospital has a dedicated Patient Assistance Centre, which is to cater to multi-faceted needs of international patients. It provides services like air evacuation and repatriation, visa application and extension, language interpretation assistance, etc.

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Types of Cardiac Valve Replacement in Star Hospitals and its associated cost

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Cardiac Valve Replacement (Overall)5987 - 13065495762 - 1080886
Aortic Valve Replacement6230 - 10156518516 - 841159
Mitral Valve Replacement6639 - 11182528142 - 920550
Pulmonary Valve Replacement6091 - 9889502851 - 814010
Ross Procedure8921 - 14168737703 - 1160245
Transcatheter Valve7524 - 12151613774 - 1010819
Double Valve Replacement9746 - 15621813597 - 1258546
Tricuspid Valve Replacement8008 - 12971644012 - 1074067
  • Address: Star Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Facilities related to Star Hospitals: Mobility Accessible Rooms, Rehabilitation, Religious Facilities, TV in room, Cafe

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Types of Cardiac Valve Replacement in Global Health City and its associated cost

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Cardiac Valve Replacement (Overall)7193 - 15871597518 - 1300368
Aortic Valve Replacement7460 - 12621619350 - 998252
Mitral Valve Replacement7715 - 13515642363 - 1083686
Pulmonary Valve Replacement7305 - 11798589498 - 981325
Ross Procedure10635 - 17163892868 - 1392920
Transcatheter Valve8993 - 14644753485 - 1225594
Double Valve Replacement11901 - 18860964506 - 1519842
Tricuspid Valve Replacement9492 - 15964780663 - 1276153
  • Address: Global Health City, Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur Main Road, Cheran Nagar, Medavakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Facilities related to Global Health City: Post operative followup, Mobility Accessible Rooms, Online Doctor Consultation, Religious Facilities, Rehabilitation

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Types of Cardiac Valve Replacement in Fortis Malar Hospital and its associated cost

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Cardiac Valve Replacement (Overall)6618 - 14267538590 - 1162474
Aortic Valve Replacement6783 - 11137556509 - 912094
Mitral Valve Replacement7099 - 12160584673 - 1003673
Pulmonary Valve Replacement6615 - 10668540932 - 876723
Ross Procedure9672 - 15253792871 - 1246726
Transcatheter Valve8091 - 13167663097 - 1077343
Double Valve Replacement10655 - 16757875630 - 1366633
Tricuspid Valve Replacement8615 - 14189708481 - 1169760
  • Address: Fortis Malar Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Facilities related to Fortis Malar Hospital: Post operative followup, Mobility Accessible Rooms, Online Doctor Consultation, Air Ambulance, Religious Facilities

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International St. Mary's Hospital located in Seoul, South Korea is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

  • 3 Basements and 5 Floors Building
  • International Healthcare Center
  • Korean Traditional Medicine Hospital
  • Hybrid Operation Theatres
  • Conference Rooms
  • Seminar Rooms
  • Auditorium
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Hospice ward
  • Chapel
  • Emergency Medical Center
  • Pathology
  • Outpatient Pharmacy
  • 15 Professional Treatment Centers
  • 35 Clinical Departments
  • Transplant Centers
  • Admission & Discharge Center
  • Counseling office
  • Convenience Store
  • Animal Laboratories
  • Parking in basement
  • Food court for patients & visitors
  • Coffee Shop
  • Free Wi-fi is available throughout the Hospital premises

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Types of Cardiac Valve Replacement in Artemis Health Institute and its associated cost

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Cardiac Valve Replacement (Overall)7285 - 15699608727 - 1306981
Aortic Valve Replacement7641 - 12567613677 - 1007649
Mitral Valve Replacement8016 - 13215651624 - 1085333
Pulmonary Valve Replacement7247 - 11741595672 - 978637
Ross Procedure10533 - 17109895289 - 1395130
Transcatheter Valve9097 - 14844732820 - 1181578
Double Valve Replacement11862 - 18703986799 - 1547379
Tricuspid Valve Replacement9721 - 15840786590 - 1294514
  • Address: Artemis Hospitals, Sector 51, Gurugram, Haryana, India
  • Facilities related to Artemis Health Institute : Mobility Accessible Rooms, TV in room, Religious Facilities, Health Insurance Coordination, Cafe

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Types of Cardiac Valve Replacement in Sterling Wockhardt Hospital and its associated cost

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (INR)
Cardiac Valve Replacement (Overall)6621 - 14246541207 - 1169621
Aortic Valve Replacement6780 - 11115557661 - 918241
Mitral Valve Replacement7075 - 12191583884 - 1001751
Pulmonary Valve Replacement6565 - 10665539675 - 876814
Ross Procedure9668 - 15183790313 - 1249483
Transcatheter Valve8101 - 13249662770 - 1078957
Double Valve Replacement10630 - 16739873437 - 1374061
Tricuspid Valve Replacement8624 - 14274709784 - 1166292
  • Address: Sterling Wockhardt Hospital, Sion - Panvel Expressway, Sector 7, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Facilities related to Sterling Wockhardt Hospital : Mobility Accessible Rooms, Rehabilitation, Religious Facilities, TV in room, Cafe

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Types of Cardiac Valve Replacement in Medicana International Istanbul and its associated cost

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (TRY)
Cardiac Valve Replacement (Overall)11311 - 19546344627 - 602831
Aortic Valve Replacement11342 - 17544336283 - 519044
Mitral Valve Replacement11797 - 18373352837 - 567176
Pulmonary Valve Replacement10646 - 16438327411 - 482988
Ross Procedure14191 - 21181425404 - 634987
Transcatheter Valve12451 - 19042380075 - 569859
Double Valve Replacement14699 - 20940445987 - 656597
Tricuspid Valve Replacement12662 - 19433398176 - 598842
  • Address: Büyükşehir Mahallesi, Medicana International Istanbul, Beylikdüzü Caddesi, Beylikdüzü/Istanbul, Turkey
  • Facilities related to Medicana International Istanbul: Online Doctor Consultation, Post operative followup, Mobility Accessible Rooms, Rehabilitation, Air Ambulance

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Types of Cardiac Valve Replacement in Memorial Antalya Hospital and its associated cost

Treatment OptionApproximate Cost Range (USD)Approximate Cost Range (TRY)
Cardiac Valve Replacement (Overall)11290 - 19297340780 - 596988
Aortic Valve Replacement11221 - 17395338313 - 531883
Mitral Valve Replacement11570 - 18168351413 - 562497
Pulmonary Valve Replacement10835 - 16249322382 - 499289
Ross Procedure13948 - 20404415702 - 629530
Transcatheter Valve12502 - 18782364916 - 586561
Double Valve Replacement14486 - 21713432691 - 636758
Tricuspid Valve Replacement13038 - 20081397380 - 596167
  • Address: Zafer Mahallesi, Memorial Antalya Hospital, Yıldırım Beyazıt Caddesi, Kepez/Antalya, Turkey
  • Facilities related to Memorial Antalya Hospital: Online Doctor Consultation, Post operative followup, Mobility Accessible Rooms, Rehabilitation, Religious Facilities

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About the Cardiac Valve Replacement

Cardiac Valve replacement is performed to replace or repair a valve in the heart that stops working properly due to Valvular Heart Disease, also called Heart Valve Disease.

Heart valve replacement surgery involves a significant procedure that is performed through an open-heart approach, accessing the chest via the breastbone. This major operation, lasting two hours or more, requires a substantial recovery period, often extending over several weeks. While advancements have introduced less invasive alternatives for specific cases of valvular heart disease, these procedures are currently limited to select hospitals.

The main types of cardiac valve impairment include:

  1. Valvular Stenosis: Narrowing of the valve opening, restricting the flow of blood through the valve. Common valves affected include the aortic and mitral valves.
  2. Valvular Regurgitation (Insufficiency or Incompetence): Leakage or backward flow of blood through a valve that does not close properly, leading to inefficient pumping. The aortic and mitral valves are commonly affected.
  3. Valvular Prolapse: This occurs when the valve leaflets bulge or collapse backward into the atrium during the heart's contraction. Mitral valve prolapse is a well-known example.
  4. Valvular Atresia: Complete blockage or absence of a heart valve, hindering blood flow. This condition is often congenital and may require surgical intervention.
  5. Infective Endocarditis: Inflammation of the heart valve, typically caused by an infection. It can lead to valve damage and impairment.
  6. Rheumatic Heart Disease: A condition resulting from untreated streptococcal infections that can cause inflammation and scarring of the heart valves, affecting their functionality.
  7. Bicuspid Aortic Valve: A congenital condition where the aortic valve has only two leaflets instead of the usual three, potentially leading to stenosis or regurgitation over time.
  8. Calcific Aortic Stenosis: A gradual accumulation of calcium deposits on the aortic valve, causing it to become stiff and narrow over time.
  9. Degenerative Valve Disease: Age-related wear and tear on the heart valves, leading to conditions such as calcification, stenosis, or regurgitation.
  10. Traumatic Valve Injury: Damage to heart valves due to injury or trauma, which can affect their structure and function.

Valve replacement includes four procedures:

  • Aortic valve replacement (AVR)
  • Mitral valve replacement (MVR)
  • Tricuspid valve replacement (TVR)
  • Pulmonary valve replacement (PVR)

The aortic valve and the mitral valve replacements are the most common. Pulmonary and tricuspid valve replacements are uncommon in adults.

How is Cardiac Valve Replacement performed?

Valve replacement or repair can be done in several ways, depending on the problem. The most common valve replacements are:

Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR)

Surgical procedure- In Aortic valve replacement the incision is made by cutting through the sternum. After the pericardium is opened, the patient is put on a cardiopulmonary bypass machine, which is also known as the heart-lung machine. This machine performs the task of breathing for the patient and pumping their blood around while the surgeon replaces the heart valve.

The surgeon makes a cut in the aorta when the patient is on bypass and applies a crossclamp. The patient's diseased aortic valve is removed and is replaced by a mechanical or tissue valve. After the placement of the artificial valve and closing the aorta, the heart-lung machine is taken off from the patient. A transesophageal echocardiogram helps to confirm whether the new valve is functioning properly.

Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)

Surgical procedure- General anesthesia is given to the patient before mitral valve replacement. An incision is made horizontally under the left breast, or vertically through the sternum. After exposing the heart, a cannula is placed and blood is directed to the heart-lung machine for cardiopulmonary bypass. The mitral valve is exposed by creating an incision in the left atrium. Then the valve is replaced. The left atrium is closed and the cardiopulmonary bypass is removed. The patient is taken to an intensive care unit after the surgery.

Recovery from Cardiac Valve Replacement

Post cardiac valve replacement, patients typically undergo a recovery period that involves monitoring for signs of infection, managing pain, and gradually resume normal activities. Short-term restrictions on strenuous activities may be advised, and a cardiac rehabilitation program could be recommended to enhance overall recovery.

Regular follow-up appointments with healthcare professionals help track progress and address any concerns, ensuring a smooth transition back to daily life while promoting optimal heart health.

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