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Operations on cardiac valves and septa and vessels near the heart: Minimally invasive operations on cardiac valves: Closure of a paravalvular leak, transapical

You have had a leak in a new cardiac valve closed.

The heart pumps blood through the body. Inside the heart are 4 chambers. There are 2 heart atria and 2 ventricles. Both heart atria and both ventricles are separated from each other by a partition. There are 4 valves in the heart. These valves ensure that the blood flows in the right direction. So they have to close tightly. They also have to open up fully so that the blood can be properly pumped out of the heart.

To carry out the treatment, a small incision is made in the left side of the chest. The cardiac apex is accessed via this incision.

A small aid was introduced to your cardiac valve. This aid can seal a leak, like a sort of plug.

An X-ray or an ultrasound scan is done during such a treatment. These analyses can be used to check whether the tools that have been inserted are in the right place.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).