Which is the best cardiologist in Gurgaon for valve replacement?
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I highly recommend Dr. Rajesh Sharma at Apollo Hospital for valve replacement. Here's why: **My Experience:** My mother (65 years) underwent aortic valve replacement under Dr. Sharma's care in October 2023. The entire experience was exceptional. **Key Points:** - Dr. Sharma has performed 500+ valve replacement surgeries - He thoroughly explained all options including TAVR vs open surgery - For my mother, he recommended conventional open-heart surgery as TAVR wasn't suitable due to her anatomy - The surgery took about 4 hours and was successful - ICU stay was 3 days, total hospital stay was 8 days - Post-operative care and follow-ups were excellent **Cost Breakdown (approximate):** - Surgery + hospital charges: ₹4-5 lakhs - TAVR would cost ₹15-20 lakhs - Room charges vary (₹3,000-8,000 per day) **Regarding diabetes:** Dr. Sharma specifically manages high-risk patients with comorbidities. He coordinated with an endocrinologist for blood sugar management during surgery. My mother has recovered well and is back to normal activities. Highly recommend!
Dr. Vikram Singh
Neurologist • 14 yrs exp
As a cardiologist, I'd like to provide some medical perspective on your father's case. **About Aortic Stenosis & Valve Replacement:** Severe aortic stenosis with a history of prior MI requires careful evaluation. The choice between surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) depends on several factors: 1. **TAVR** is generally recommended for high-risk surgical patients. Given your father's age (62), diabetes, and prior MI, he may be a suitable candidate, but this needs detailed assessment including CT angiography and echo. 2. **SAVR** (open surgery) remains the gold standard for younger patients with longer life expectancy as the mechanical valves last longer. **Regarding diabetes management:** Blood sugar control before and after surgery is critical. We typically aim for HbA1c < 7% before scheduling surgery. **My recommendation:** Get a comprehensive cardiac workup including: - Coronary angiography - CT aorta - Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) This will help determine the best surgical approach. Both Dr. Rajesh Sharma and Dr. Naresh Trehan at Medanta are excellent choices for this procedure. *Please note: This is general medical information and not a substitute for in-person consultation.*
We went through a similar situation last year. My father had his valve replaced at Fortis Gurgaon. **The Good:** - Surgery went smoothly - Dr. Ashok Seth was our surgeon - very experienced - Good ICU facilities **The Not-So-Good:** - Waiting time for appointments was long - The billing was higher than initially quoted - Post-discharge follow-up coordination could be better **Cost:** We spent approximately ₹5.5 lakhs including everything. Overall, I'd suggest comparing at least 2-3 hospitals before deciding. Get quotes from Apollo, Fortis, and Medanta.
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