Professor Shmuel Banaihead of the invasive cardiology department
At the Top Ihilov Medical Center, the treatment of aortic stenosis is performed by the best cardiac surgeons. These specialists have many years of experience and high professional qualifications. They have hundreds of successful aortic valve replacement surgeries and numerous thanks from cured patients. The cardiac surgery department is fully equipped with the most modern equipment, allowing for the monitoring of patients' conditions and performing even the most complex open-heart surgeries.
Aortic Stenosis: Advantages of Treatment at Top Ihilov
- Surgery is performed only by highly qualified cardiac surgeons, professors, and doctors.
- Before the surgery, the patient undergoes a complete multi-level examination.
- The method of treatment is chosen solely based on the patient's interests.
- Reliable high-quality prostheses are used.
- Care for the patient's condition after returning home, consultations, recommendations.
- Care and monitoring are provided by specially trained medical staff.
Treatment of Heart Diseases in Israel
Aortic Stenosis: Treatment Methods at Top Ihilov Medical Center
Depending on the patient's condition, compensatory drug therapy may be indicated before surgery. Medications for decompression in the left ventricle, medications compensating for cardiovascular and pulmonary insufficiency, and other treatments as indicated are prescribed.
- Surgical treatment of aortic stenosis is performed in two ways: aortic valve replacement (prosthesis) and balloon valvuloplasty (expansion of the narrowed area). Mechanical (artificial) valves and biological allografts are used for prosthesis. After surgery, the symptoms of stenosis disappear, but patients require rehabilitation treatment and anticoagulant therapy.
- Balloon valvuloplasty is performed as an independent treatment for congenital pathologies and as palliative treatment if prosthesis is contraindicated for the patient. Often, this method serves as preparation for surgery; the expanded lumen of the aorta allows for the restoration of pressure in the left ventricle and supplies blood to the organs. After the patient's condition improves, valve prosthesis is performed.
Modern Treatment Methods
- Denervation of renal blood vessels
- Aortocoronary bypass surgery
- Aortic valve replacement
Aortic Stenosis: Diagnostics at Top Ihilov Medical Center
Aortic stenosis (stenosis of the aortic orifice) is the narrowing of the aorta at the level of the aortic valve. The defect obstructs blood flow from the left ventricle, creates high pressure in it, and enlarges the left ventricle. In addition to heart hypertrophy, aortic stenosis provokes congestive phenomena in the pulmonary circulation. Stenosis is a cause of the development of cardiovascular and pulmonary insufficiency. The disease not only causes suffering for patients but can also threaten life.
In aortic stenosis, patients most often complain of weakness, frequent fainting, and shortness of breath even at rest. The pathology may be accompanied by pain in the heart area and behind the sternum, pale skin, and episodes of choking in patients.
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Diagnostics is performed to determine the severity of the pathology, identify damage to the heart and internal organs, and confirm indications for surgical intervention.
- ECG (monitoring the heart's contractile function);
- Chest X-ray (condition of the lungs and heart hypertrophy);
- ECHO-KG (assessment of valve leaflet thickening and aortic lumen);
- Catheterization of heart chambers (determining the pressure difference in the left ventricle and the aorta itself);
- Doppler study;
- Angiocardiography;
- Other examinations to assess the overall condition of the patient.
Modern Diagnostic Methods
- Ultrasound Dopplerography of extracranial vessels
- Ultrasound