Netcare Linksfield Hospital

Johannesburg, South Africa
Total review: 72
Est. 1991

Heart Valve Replacement

Starting from $866,000

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Netcare Linksfield Hospital

Johannesburg, South Africa
Total review: 72

Established

1991

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Heart Valve Replacement at Netcare Linksfield Hospital

What does Netcare Linksfield Hospital offer patients?

Netcare Linksfield Hospital, located in Council St, Johannesburg, South Africa offers patients Heart Valve Replacement procedures among its total of 341 available procedures, across 32 different specialties
. The cost of a Heart Valve Replacement procedure ranges from ฿866,000 to ฿1,146,200, whilst the national average price is approximately ฿865,997.

How many specialists are there and what accreditation's have been awarded to Netcare Linksfield 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 Netcare Linksfield Hospital

Medical records transfer
Mobility accessible rooms
Pharmacy
Phone in the room
Private rooms for patients available
TV in the room

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What you need to know about Heart Valve Replacement in Johannesburg

The Heart Valve Replacement is a surgical method employed to treat or correct problems caused by heart valve disease, which can substantially hinder the heart's capacity to circulate blood effectively. It is crucial to comprehend this process if you are diagnosed with any such disorders. Executed by a proficient cardiothoracic surgeon, the Heart Valve Replacement necessitates the replacement of one or more heart valves, which can be either biological or mechanical.

Biological valves are procured from animal tissue, offering the benefit of diminished clotting risks, which in turn minimizes the need for prolonged use of anticoagulants. On the other hand, mechanical valves are constructed from robust substances like carbon that tend to have a longer lifespan, though they do require ongoing anticoagulation treatment.

The preference for biological or mechanical valves largely pivots on various considerations like the patient's age, way of life, health condition, and personal choices, thus making it a vital subject of conversation with the health provider. The Heart Valve Replacement could be achieved using traditional open-heart surgery or less intrusive techniques, contingent on the health condition of the patient and the degree of valve impairment.

What's the Recovery Time for Heart Valve Replacement Procedures in Johannesburg?

The total recovery period can take about three months or longer and you will need to take things easy at first and gradually increase your activity level. You should be able to drive within six weeks, have sex after four to six weeks, and return to work in six to eight weeks if your job involves light work. Avoid any intense exercises, such as heavy lifting, for three months.

What's the Success Rate of Heart Valve Replacement Procedures in Johannesburg?

The success rate of Heart Valve Replacement is typically measured in terms of relief from symptoms, improvement in heart function, and survival rates. The rates are generally high, offering patients the opportunity for a significantly improved quality of life post-procedure. Heart valve replacement is generally safe, efficient, and highly successful.

Here are the survival rates as per type of valve:

  • Aortic Valve replacement surgery - 5 year rate of 94%, 10 year rate of 84%
  • Mitral Valve replacement surgery - 5 year rate of 64%, 10 year rate of 37%
  • Pulmonary Valve replacement surgery - 5 year rate of 96%, 10 year rate of 93%
  • Tricuspid Valve replacement surgery - 5 year rate of 79%, 10 year rate of 49%

Other Cardiology Procedures Available at Netcare Linksfield Hospital

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Cardiology Consultation

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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation

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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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Pacemaker Implantation

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Mitral Valve Repair

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Aortic Valve Repair

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Heart Arrhythmia - Catheter Ablation

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

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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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