The main function of the valves is to ensure that the blood in the different chambers of the heart flow just in one direction and there is no backflow when the blood moves from heart chamber to the next.More...

Fluid In Lungs After Valve Replacement

Many times patients complain of fluid in lungs after valve replacement surgery. In fact, lung problems after valve replacement surgery are a possible complication that can occur in patients. However, fluid in lungs after valve replacement is not abnormal. It usually occurs in almost all patients. More...

Low Dose Aspirin And Heart Valve Replacement

If you receive a donor human heart valve, animal tissue heart valve or a mechanical heart valve, you will be put on anticoagulant medication so that no blood clots form on or around the newly replaced valve. People who receive mechanical heart valve will have to take anticoagulant medication, also known as blood thinner, for the rest of their lives. More...

Recovery Time After Aortic Valve Replacement

If you are having an aortic valve replacement surgery, you will want to know what is the recovery time. Right after the surgery, you will be kept in the intensive care unit for around 24 hours to 48 hours during which your condition will be monitored very carefully.More...

Shortness Of Breath After Heart Valve Replacement

Usually after a heart valve replacement surgery, you will feel much better and as you recover from the procedure, you can go back to your normal life. However, there are some patients who still complain of shortness of breath after heart valve replacement surgery.More...