UCT Private Academic Hospital

Cape town, South Africa
Total review: 18
Est. 2002

Aortic Valve Repair

Starting from $993,000

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UCT Private Academic Hospital

Cape town, South Africa
Total review: 18

Established

2002

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Aortic Valve Repair at UCT Private Academic Hospital

What does UCT Private Academic Hospital offer patients?

UCT Private Academic Hospital, located in Syfred Douglas St, Cape Town, South Africa offers patients Aortic Valve Repair procedures among its total of 329 available procedures, across 35 different specialties
. The cost of a Aortic Valve Repair procedure starts from ฿993,000, whilst the national average price is approximately ฿992,997.

How many specialists are there and what accreditation's have been awarded to UCT Private Academic Hospital?

There is currently a lack of information available on the specialists practicing at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes

Facility Services Available at UCT Private Academic Hospital

Airport pickup
Family accommodation
Free Wifi
Interpreter services
Medical records transfer
Mobility accessible rooms
Parking available
Pharmacy
Phone in the room
Private rooms for patients available
Special dietary requests accepted
Translation services
TV in the room

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What you need to know about Aortic Valve Repair in Cape Town

An Aortic valve repair is a medical procedure to treat diseases that affects the aortic valve – one of the four valves that regulate blood flow to your heart. The functionality of the aortic valve is crucial for optimal cardiovascular health and therefore the results of the procedure have a profound impact on your overall health and wellness.

The surgery involves modifying the original valve with the aim of managing or eliminating life-threatening conditions associated with the heart. Various diseases that usually need treatment are aortic valve regurgitation, congenital heart disease, and aortic valve stenosis. 

What's the Recovery Time for Aortic Valve Repair Procedures in Cape Town?

The recovery period follows the Aortic Valve Repair in Cape Town and typically lasts six to eight weeks. To make sure that all of your vital signs are stable and satisfactory, you might need to stay in the hospital for around a week. During recuperation, putting a lot of emphasis on fitness and wellness helps hasten the process. Strength and cardiovascular health can be steadily improved with a combination of resistance training and light exercise.

This is only a broad guideline, and your specific needs will change depending on your medical history and the difficulty of the treatment. Maintaining regular contact with your healthcare professional after discharge will be crucial to your rehabilitation.

What's the Success Rate of Aortic Valve Repair Procedures in Cape Town?

Aortic valve repair is highly successful, safe and it offers a long-term solution. Only 1 in 10 patients required another operation within ten years after surgery and the risk of death is less than 1%. Still, it is good to be aware of the side effects and the risks of the procedure, which include bleeding, stroke, valve dysfunction, heart rhythm problems, infection, blood clots, and death.  The success rate of the treatment is greatly influenced by adherence to a balanced diet, regular exercise routine, living a healthy lifestyle, and consistency with recommended drugs.

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Coronary Angiogram

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Coronary Angioplasty

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Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure

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Electrophysiology Study (EPS)

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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Closure

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Heart Valve Replacement

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Mitral Valve Repair

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

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Heart Arrhythmia - Catheter Ablation

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Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)

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Echocardiogram

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Stress Electrocardiography (ECG)

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Tilt Table Test

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