What Is Heart Valve Disease?
You may have heart valve disease if one or more of your heart valves does not open or close properly due to things like infection, aging or birth defects.
Symptoms and causes
Types of heart valve disease
Tests and diagnosis
Treatment Options
Your cardiologist will know how your heart valve disease should be treated. The decision will be based on the type of heart valve disease, the severity of the damage, your age and your medical history.
Heart valve repair
Heart valve replacement
Talking about your options
Getting Treatment
Depending on your condition and the type of procedure you need, getting treatment can be a major step toward feeling better.
Heart valve procedures
Recovering after your procedure