The most common cause is Rheumatic Fever India. Mitral valve defects are most common followed by Aortic and Tricuspid.
In this , the surgeon removes the diseased valve and replaces it with an Artificial Prosthetic valve. They are of two main types . One is made of animal tissue called Bioprosthesis and other is a Mechanical Valve. The Bioprosthesis do not require Anticoagulant drugs whereas Mechanical valves require lifelong Anticoagulant therapy.
Valve Repair Surgeries in which valves are either repaired or dilated as per the requirement