Whether heart valve replacement surgery is necessary in the 60s depends on whether the patient has indications for the surgery and whether his or her physical condition permits it, and needs to be comprehensively evaluated by a medical professional.
Heart valve replacement surgery, i.e. heart valve replacement, can be performed using either open heart or interventional methods. Heart valve replacement surgery is mainly indicated for patients with severe mitral/aortic valve stenosis or insufficiency, mitral/aortic valve stenosis or insufficiency that has not been treated with medical treatment, or patients with serious complications.
Surgery is necessary for people in their 60s who have surgical indications for heart valve replacement and are physically able to tolerate the surgery. A detailed preoperative evaluation of the patient’s tolerance and indications for surgery is required, and an interventional approach is preferred whenever possible.
Generally speaking, 60 years of age is not too old for heart valve surgery.