There are many kinds of heart valve disease. Some affect your aortic valve that directs blood to your aorta. Others affect the mitral valve, which is found between the left atrium and left ventricle.
Overview
If your valve has stenosis, it means the flaps of the valve have thickened or stiffened, narrowing the opening and restricting the flow of blood. If you have valve regurgitation, it means your valve is leaking. Sometimes this is called mitral valve prolapse. Both stenosis and regurgitation put a strain on your heart. Valves that do not function properly sometimes produce a sound that your physician can hear. This is called a heart murmur. Some heart valve diseases may not cause you any problems. Others are more serious and may lead to heart failure, stroke, blood clots, or sudden cardiac arrest.
Our approach
Combining advanced technologies with compassionate patient care, M Health Fairview Heart Care cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, and other medical specialists will support you from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. We have extensive experience in the repair and replacement of heart valves.