Arrival
- Delivery to clinic or hotel upon arrival.
- Submit necessary paperwork and medical history.
- Prepare for clinic or hotel stay as required.
Diagnostics
- Initial physical examination by cardiologist.
- Undergo Echocardiogram to visualize the heart valve.
- Cardiac MRIs or CT scans may be done for detailed imaging.
Treatment plan development
- Review diagnostic findings with your healthcare team.
- Discuss potential treatment options and risks.
- Develop personalized treatment plan in consultation with cardiologist.
Treatment
- Medications may be prescribed to manage symptoms.
- In severe cases, minimally invasive surgery or open-heart surgery.
- The purpose is to repair or replace the mitral valve.
Follow-up
- Regular follow-up consultations scheduled post-treatment.
- Monitoring of heart function via EKGs or echocardiograms.
- Adjustment of treatment plan as per progress.
Rehabilitation
- Cardiac rehabilitation may be recommended post-surgery.
- Physical therapy sessions to regain strength.
- Dietary guidance and lifestyle modifications for a healthy heart.
Only a doctor can determine the appropriate diagnostic and treatment plan as it"s highly individual. Other diagnostic tests like stress test, chest X-rays, or cardiac catheterization may be used. Additional treatment options can include lifestyle changes, beta-blockers, blood thinners, or diuretics.