Our HEART VALVE Program
Putting the Patient First
Our team makes the evaluation process convenient, seamless and efficient by doing the
work for you. All the specialists involved in your case coordinate your care and promptly
communicate results with your referring physician. Our Heart Team partners with you to
collect and review your complete medical records and imaging studies to determine if any
additional tests or consults are needed. Our goal is to help you:
• Evaluate and diagnose your valve condition
• Determine if a heart valve is reparable or needs replacement
• Determine the optimal procedure and time to repair or replace a valve
What to Expect
The initial evaluation in the Heart Valve Program includes a full assessment to determine if an
intervention is necessary and, if so, which procedure best addresses your specific condition.
Our expert physicians have addressed the full spectrum of heart valve disorders and are
experienced in treating the following conditions:
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Congenital valve disease – valve conditions originating at birth
Rheumatic valve disease – damage to valves caused by rheumatic fever
Degenerative valve disease – weakening or aging of the valve
Ischemic conditions – valve conditions related to abnormal function of the heart muscle
Valve endocarditis – inflammation of the inner layer of the heart
Benefits of the Heart Valve Program
Our Valve Program was created with you in mind. Our exclusive team of experts, the Heart
Team, works in concert to accurately diagnose both common and more complex heart
conditions. They partner with you, the patient, to help you understand and manage your
condition. And when it comes to finding the ideal treatment, you’re in the right place. The
Program provides the best the region has to offer with a wealth of leading-edge treatment
options for heart va lve disease — the newest medications, minimally invasive valve repair
techniques and a full spectrum of classical surgical solutions for valve repair and replacement
procedures. All right here in your own backyard.