Will the Heart Enlarge After Valve Replacement?

1. Generally, the heart will not enlarge after valve replacement.

2. Valve replacement typically refers to heart valve replacement, a surgical procedure where artificial valves are used to replace native heart valves. Heart valve replacement surgery involves replacing the mitral, tricuspid, or aortic valves of the human heart with artificial mechanical valves made of biological tissues or synthetic materials. For patients with heart valve damage, when conservative treatment is ineffective or significant symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and syncope occur, corresponding heart valve replacement can be performed to further extend the patient's life and improve their quality of life. After the surgery, the patient's heart will not enlarge, and the atrial enlargement caused by the original lesion will also contract.

3. It is recommended that patients rest more after heart valve replacement, maintain regular work and rest schedules, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid staying up late, refrain from vigorous exercise, pay attention to maintaining a pleasant mood, avoid excessive tension and anxiety, and avoid extreme emotions of happiness and sadness. If discomfort occurs, seek timely treatment to avoid delaying the condition.