Not every heart valve condition requires open-heart surgery.
At Heart Valve Experts, we evaluate each patient individually reviewing your imaging, anatomy, symptoms, and risk before recommending the right path forward.
Why a Second Opinion
When a patient is advised heart valve surgery, it is natural to feel anxious. But before you decide, it is important to know that modern cardiac medicine has changed significantly and for many patients, the chest does not need to be opened at all.
Our dedicated Heart Valve and Structural Heart specialists review every case from scratch using advanced imaging and international clinical protocols to determine whether a transcatheter option may be appropriate for you.
Independent review of all existing reports and imaging
Advanced 3D echo and CT analysis if required
Honest assessment surgery recommended only when truly necessary
Clear explanation of all available options
A second opinion does not mean rejecting your doctor's advice. It means ensuring every option has been properly considered before a decision is made.
ABOUT HVE
Heart Valve Experts is a focused structural heart and valve practice in Mumbai, led by Dr Ankur Umbre, a globally trained cardiologist. Every case we see is reviewed with the same rigour: advanced imaging, multi-disciplinary discussion, and an outcome-focused plan for each individual patient.
M.D., D.M. (Cardiology), FSCAI, Interventional Cardiologist, TAVI and Structural Heart Specialist
M.D. (Internal Medicine), D.M., D.N.B. (Cardiology), AFESC, Cardiac Surgeon in Mumbai, TAVI & Structural Heart Specialist
DNB (Medicine), DrNB (Cardiology), Interventional Cardiologist, Director, Heart Vascular Stroke Group of Hospitals
DNB (General Medicine), DrNB (Cardiology), Interventional Cardiologist, Optical Coherence Tomography & Coronary Imaging Specialist
M.D. (Medicine), DrNB (Cardiology), Interventional Cardiologist, Advanced Cardiac Imaging and TAVR Specialist
M.D. (Internal Medicine), D.M. (Cardiology), FSCAI, Interventional Cardiologist, Expert in Complex Coronary and Structural Heart Interventions
To introduce advanced TAVI technology
Successful valve interventions with strong outcomes
To lead a human trial of next-generation valve therapy
Evaluation
We begin with a thorough assessment and not a procedure recommendation. Using advanced 3D cardiac imaging, symptom review, anatomical analysis, and international clinical protocols, we determine the safest and most suitable path for each patient.
Review of your existing reports and imaging
We begin by carefully reviewing all existing echocardiography, CT scans, clinical letters, and discharge summaries you share with us.
Advanced 3D echo and CT imaging if required
Where existing imaging is insufficient, we arrange high-resolution 3D cardiac imaging to assess valve anatomy, severity, and suitability for transcatheter options.
Multi-disciplinary team case discussion
Every case is reviewed in a structured MDT meeting with interventional cardiologists, imaging specialists, and cardiac anaesthetists before any recommendation is made.
Recommendation with full meeting at your consultation
You receive a clear, personalised recommendation — whether that is a transcatheter procedure, surgical referral, or continued monitoring — explained in plain language.
PROCEDURES WE OFFER
Not every patient is a candidate for a catheter-based procedure. That determination is made only after a structured evaluation, which is exactly what our evaluation appointment provides.
MV TEER allows our specialist team to repair a leaking mitral valve using a catheter without opening the chest. It is particularly recommended for patients with significant mitral regurgitation who are at elevated surgical risk or prefer to avoid open surgery.
Suitable for:
Significant mitral regurgitation
High or intermediate surgical risk
Previously declined for surgery
Consultation Process
Upload your existing cardiac reports, echo or CT imaging through our secure form. Our team reviews every document before your consultation so no time is wasted at the appointment.
Dr Ankur and the team review your case. A coordinator will contact you within 24 hours to confirm your appointment and advise if any additional imaging is needed beforehand.
At your consultation, we explain every suitable path clearly, gently, and without pressure. You leave knowing exactly where you stand and what your realistic options are.
FAQs
If you or a family member has been advised heart valve surgery, the most important first step is an independent specialist evaluation. Conditions such as significant mitral regurgitation or aortic stenosis may now be treated without open-heart surgery but this can only be confirmed after a proper review.
No obligation. Evidence-based. Patient-first.