The four valves inside the heart must swing open easily and then
click shut tightly—about 60 times per minute—to keep blood pumping smoothly in
the proper direction. But these hard-working, one-way valves often break down.
The most common problems are leaks (regurgitation) and narrowing (stenosis).
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Heart disease can produce these valve problems. For example,
patients with an aortic aneurysm, a heart attack, or high blood pressure may
develop aortic valve regurgitation. In this condition, also called insufficiency,
the valve flaps (leaflets) do not close completely. This allows leakage of
blood backward into the left ventricle after each heartbeat. Infection,
inherited conditions, or other problems may also cause valve problems.
If untreated, a faulty heart valve can trigger serious problems elsewhere in the heart. For example, patients who have mitral valve regurgitation (where the leaflets leak blood backward into the atrium) are at risk of arrhythmias, heart failure, or stroke. Mitral valve stenosis can cause heart failure or lung problems due to the backflow pressure.
Surgery is often the best solution for valve problems.|
Your surgeon may recommend surgery to repair a damaged or
diseased valve. Surgery is most often needed for the mitral valve or aortic
valve on the more powerful left side of the heart. But some people need surgery
on the tricuspid valve or pulmonary valve. Many valve procedures can be done
with minimally invasive or robotic-assisted techniques that may limit
pain and speed recovery.
we offer a full range of minimally invasive
approaches (totally endovascular, mini-thoracotomy, port access, keyhole, and
robotic-assisted) as well as standard open surgical procedures. All these terms
describe how the surgeon reaches the heart valve to make the necessary
repair—not the exact surgical repair itself. Learn more about robotic and
minimally invasive
Aortic Valve Surgery or Mitral Valve Surgery.
The purpose of valve surgery is to help your existing valve work
better—either opening more fully or closing more completely. The most
common valve surgeries performed include:
Valve Repair
andRreshaping
· Your surgeon can use a variety of tools and methods to repair,
reshape, trim, or otherwise modify the valve flaps to create a tighter seal or
to enlarge the opening.
· Any tears or holes in your valve can be patched or sewn back
together to prevent leakage.
· In another common technique to improve valve function, your
surgeon may shorten or repair the cords or tendons inside the heart that attach
to the valves. These cords, called papillary muscles and chordae tendineae, are
sometimes ruptured or weakened by a heart attack or infection.
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One or more of these repair procedures might be used to limit
stenosis or regurgitation.
Annuloplasty
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If the base of a mitral or tricuspid valve becomes enlarged,
dilated, or damaged, your surgeon can strengthen this ring of tissue (called
the annulus) by sewing in an O- or C-shaped annuloplasty ring at the valve
base.
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This synthetic ring provides a firmer foundation for the valve.
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It also cinches up the loose opening, allowing the valve to seal
more tightly and prevent regurgitation of blood into the atria.
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Annuloplasty can now be accomplished using minimally invasive
techniques.
Mitral Prolapse Repair
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If prolapse is starting to cause symptoms, or if tests indicate
future risks, your surgeon can remove a section of one or more leaflets to
"tighten up" the leaflet(s) and prevent mitral regurgitation.
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Another option for a floppy mitral valve is to insert an
annuloplasty ring to strengthen the valve's base.
Mitral Balloon
Valvuloplasty
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If you have a certain type of mitral stenosis, your surgeon can
guide a balloon-tipped catheter into the mitral valve and gently inflate it to
force open the valve and improve blood flow.
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The catheter is a wire-like tube that can be inserted through a
leg artery and guided up to the heart, thus avoiding open surgery.
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This procedure, called balloon valvotomy or valvuloplasty, is
usually for milder stenosis with no regurgitation or calcification.
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A valve replacement is often needed for more severe stenosis.
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About 1% to 2% of the population is born with two of their
three aortic valve leaflets (cusps) fused together.
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For many people this "bicuspid" aortic valve is no
problem. But if your bicuspid valve is causing stenosis, your surgeon may
recommend repair to separate the fused cusps.
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If the problem is severe, you may need a valve replacement.
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In severely diseased or damaged valves, replacement with a new
mechanical or tissue (from pig, cow, or human donor) valve is sometimes
recommended.
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Your surgeon will provide details about the benefits of repair
versus replacement and the trade offs between mechanical and tissue (biologic
or bioprosthetic) valves.
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Some valves can be replaced using minimally invasive techniques.
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