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Aortic Valve Replacement

The heart is responsible for supplying oxygen-rich blood to all tissues and organs in the human body. One of the key components of this system is the aortic valve, which ensures blood flows from the left ventricle into the aorta—our body’s main artery. When the valve malfunctions, it can severely compromise blood circulation, leading to shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, or even heart failure.

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When Is Aortic Valve Replacement Needed?

Aortic valve disease may develop due to:

  • Congenital valve defects

  • Acquired valve deterioration

  • Aortic stenosis (narrowing of the valve opening)

  • Valve regurgitation (leakage)

  • Inflammation or infection of the valve

While medications can help in the early stages, heart valve replacement in Israel is often required when symptoms become severe or life-threatening. Aortic valve replacement abroad—particularly in Israel—is now a widely trusted option due to high surgical success rates and short waiting times.

Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery in Israel

Thanks to modern medical advances, patients can now undergo minimally invasive aortic valve replacement without open-heart surgery. This procedure, known as transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), is performed at leading facilities such as the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)—one of the best hospitals for valve replacement in the region.

In most cases, cardiac surgery in Israel is performed through a catheter inserted via the femoral artery (leg) or subclavian artery (shoulder). The procedure takes only 1 to 1.5 hours and is usually performed under local or general anesthesia. Patients often go home within 3 to 5 days.

Who Can Benefit?

This type of private heart surgery in Israel is ideal for:

  • Elderly patients (over 80)

  • Patients with high surgical risk due to other medical conditions

  • Individuals seeking no wait valve replacement or aortic valve replacement without waiting

Patients looking for alternatives to open heart surgery for aortic valve repair

What Happens During the Procedure?

During minimally invasive heart valve surgery, a small balloon or a new valve is delivered via a catheter to the site of the damaged aortic valve. Once in place, the valve is deployed to restore normal blood flow from the heart into the aorta.

  • Procedure time: 60–90 minutes

  • Anesthesia: Local or general

  • Hospital stay: 3–5 days

  • Success rate: Over 95%

  • Recovery: Monitored in intensive care with ECG, blood pressure, and vital signs tracking

Preoperative consultation includes a full assessment of the coronary arteries, the aorta, and peripheral vessels. Patients must disclose all medications, prior conditions, and allergies before the procedure. In many cases, no wait aortic valve replacement is possible, and urgent treatment can be arranged within days.

Why Choose Valve Surgery Abroad?

Choosing valve surgery abroad, especially in Israel, offers multiple advantages:

  • Short waiting times and quick diagnostics

  • Advanced surgical techniques with proven outcomes

  • Access to some of the best cardiac surgeons and technology

  • Personalized post-operative care and international patient support

For more information about aortic valve replacement in Israel or to receive a treatment plan, send your medical records in English to medtour@tlvmc.gov.il, or fill out the contact form on the official website of Ichilov Hospital. Our coordinators will respond within 24 to 48 hours to discuss your next steps.

FAQ

Israel is renowned for its quality of healthcare all over the world. The Sourasky Medical Center is at the forefront of medical care. We apply the latest and most sophisticated technologies for advanced therapeutic services and precise diagnostic testing. Our state-of-the-art facilities will ensure that you feel as comfortable as possible throughout your stay. Our English speaking exceptional doctors are esteemed internationally for their expertise and pioneering techniques, and about 90% of them have practiced or trained abroad, at leading healthcare facilities in North America or Europe. The Medical Center complies with international standards for medical procedures, diagnostic testing, and clinical research.
We are a department within the Medical Center. All the stuff and members are employees of the Medical Center. We are not an agent. When you deal with us, you deal directly with the Medical center. Therefore, there are no extra fees or commissions on top of the price of treatments.
Tel Aviv is centrally located, an easy plane flight from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the U.S. Convenient flights are available from major cities throughout the world from a broad spectrum of airlines. Just 20 minutes from Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is located in the heart of Tel Aviv, Israel's most vibrant metropolis and the center of the country's finance, commerce, arts, culture, and entertainment activities. The Medical Center is just a several-minute drive from the beautiful, relaxing beaches of the Mediterranean Sea. Tel Aviv is blessed with a comfortable climate: short, mild winters with plenty of pleasant, sunny days, delightful spring and fall seasons, and a constantly sunny summer from June through October. Tel Aviv is a cosmopolitan city that offers so much to tourists and residents alike. With a wide array of accommodation options—from luxurious to low-budget hotels—Tel Aviv is an extremely friendly city for visitors seeking medical treatment. This European-style city offers an excellent public transportation system. There are highly accessible convenience supermarkets and coffee shops—usually open 24 hours a day—within walking distance of the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. There is an abundance of shopping, ranging from clothing boutiques and artisan crafts to art galleries and leading international brand shops.
Given the outstanding level of quality care, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center’s fees are surprisingly reasonable. In most instances, treatment at the Medical Center, including medical fees and travel expenses, are considerably lower than comparable medical facilities in the US or Europe. The cost of treatment varies significantly, depending upon the type of treatment and its complexity. Please contact our Medical Tourism Center to provide the details of your required treatment and we will be happy to provide you a price quote
The price list for the various medical treatments that we offer can be found on the Israeli Ministry of Health's website. Please refer to the column titled: Price for patient from abroad.
It is important to ensure you have the correct documentation required to enter the country. For example, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you enter Israel. Visitors from some countries must have a tourist visa. We recommend that you check the website of the local Israeli Consulate in your country for more specific information.
The staff at the Medical Tourism Center is ready and willing to assist you with all your needs. We will be more than happy to discuss your specific situation and provide you with any additional information regarding our medical services, doctors and facilities. If necessary we can provide you testimonials from former patients. Please feel free to contact us today.

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