Aortic valve disease is increasing in prevalence as the population is getting older. Mostly the aortic valve leaflets gets narrowed. Aortic valve surgery offers great symptomatic relief, improved quality of life, protects from heart failure and prolongs life.
Aortic valve replacement can be done either through the classical open way or through less invasive approach. Either way it is now done to a very high degree of safety with minimal complications and good outcome.
Dr Kareem Salhiyyah performs both open and minimally invasive valve replacement. He trained in Southampton, UK, which has the one of the best outcome in the whole world with success rate over 99.55%. He operates on older patients (over 80s), reduced heart muscle function and with complex conditions.
Aortic valve replacement using transcatheter technology (TAVI) can be performed for selective patients.