Heart valve operation

[billpt]

Can a faulty heart valve repair itself over time?

 

I live in Surin and am 74 years old  and have been informed I need an operation. I live a healthy life, eat well, sleep well, dont smoke and only drink three to four beers one night a week.  

 

I have been quoted up to 600k baht for the operation which is too expensive.

 

 

[KhunLA]

5 minutes ago, billpt said:

Can a faulty heart valve repair itself over time?

 

I live in Surin and am 74 years old  and have been informed I need an operation. I live a healthy life, eat well, sleep well, dont smoke and only drink three to four beers one night a week.  

 

I have been quoted up to 600k baht for the operation which is too expensive.

May want to pop over to Queen Sirikit Heart Centerm Khon Kaen, if haven't already, for a 2nd opinion.  If quoted the same price, and too expensive, then I guess having the op is irrelevant.

 

Chok Dee

 

[In Full Agreement]

11 minutes ago, billpt said:

 

I have been quoted up to 600k baht for the operation which is too expensive.

 

 

Just curious,   what do you think a fair price is for a procedure that may prolong  or save your life?

 

 

 

[scubascuba3]

My mum had a valve replacement, it got to the point she could only walk short distances before getting out of breath

[Sheryl]

No, a damaged valve  will not repair itself. Surgery is the only definitive treatment and recommended once the valve problem becomes symptomatic or the Left Ventricle Ejection Fraction drops below say 50%.  Surgery is not necessarily needed (or might be deferred) if you are asymptomatic and LVEF normal.

 

The suggestion of Khon Kaen Heart Hospital is good. I don't know the cost there but will be less than a private hospital. It will also provide a second opinion as to whether surgery is needed now.

 

https://www.kku.ac.th/gateways-for/student/medical-services/queen-sirikit-heart-center

[NoDisplayName]

8 hours ago, billpt said:

Can a faulty heart valve repair itself over time?

 

I live in Surin and am 74 years old  and have been informed I need an operation. I live a healthy life, eat well, sleep well, dont smoke and only drink three to four beers one night a week.  

 

I have been quoted up to 600k baht for the operation which is too expensive.

 

 

 

Assume that's a valve replacement, not a stent?  Have you looked into surgery in India?

 

I had my aortic valve replaced at Apollo in Chennai, at the time was much more affordable than Thai hospitals.  From your price quote, that doesn't seem to have changed.

 

If you shop around you can probably get the whole package, including flights and recovery time at a resort there for 'bout half the price.