Heart Valve Replacement Surgery
Health Encyclopedia: Heart Valve Surgery
Heart valve surgery is used to repair or replace diseased heart valves.
Alternative Names
Valve replacement; Valve repair; Heart valve prosthesis
Description
There are four valves inyour heart:
- Aortic valve
- Mitral valve
- Tricuspid valve
- Pulmonary valve
The valves control the direction of blood flow throughyour heart. The opening and closing of the heart valves produce the sound of the heartbeat.
Heart valve surgery ...
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Expert & Community Posts
What is a Leaky Valve?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...someone chooses not to correct a "leaky valve" via surgery what's the long term prognosis? ... Read more »
Avoiding endocarditis prophylaxis at your next dental appointment
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...after a heart attack), or have been the site of prior surgery (reparative, or replacement), or... Read more »
My heart is thick, why? Causes of left ventricular hypertrophy
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...the treatment involves relief of the blockage. When surgery is appropriately planned this is... Read more »
Health Guide
Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
...Depending on a variety of factors, heart valve replacement or repair – either through “open heart” surgery or with a catheter entering the heart through a blood vessel at the groin, in a... Read more »Infectious endocarditis
...culture and the sensitivities tests. If heart failure develops as a result of damaged heart valves, surgery to replace the affected heart valve may be needed. Support Groups ... Read more »Mitral Valve Proplase Patient Guide
...endocarditis) when they are undergoing certain medical procedures, particularly dental work or minor surgery. Because of this, patients should inform their doctor or dentist that they have MVP,... Read more »Congestive Heart Failure: Surgery and Recovery
Surgery and DevicesRevascularization SurgeryRevascularization surgery helps to restore blood flow to the heart. It can treat blocked arteries in patients with coronary artery disease and may help... Read more »Periodontal Disease: Treatment
...Phases. To achieve these goals, there are various approaches:Initial cleaning, scaling, and curettageSurgery -- if needed for reducing deep pockets that remain underneath the gum after extensive... Read more »
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