Aortic and mitral valve disease can be caused by many things. When the valves become diseased, they either stop closing tightly enough to keep blood from backing up into the heart chamber, or they don't open widely enough to allow adequate amounts of blood to flow. There are several techniques to repair this condition and correct the relationship between valve structures. We determine which procedure to use dependent upon the reason for your valve's dysfunction. Many times, deformities of your heart valve are very advanced, making repair impossible. A number of diagnostic tests will be performed to ensure your valve cannot be repaired prior to recommending replacement. Replacement valves - either mechanical or biological - are provided during a surgical procedure that often times can be performed through a relatively small inciksion. There are pros and cons to both mechanical valves, which are made from biocompatible material, and biological valves, which are created using pig tissue. FACT Surgery surgeons are committed to reviewing all possible options with you regarding your valve dysfunction and disease. |
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