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  1. Types of Replacement Heart Valves - American Heart Association

    Jun 6, 2024 · If you need to have a heart valve replacement, there are several choices to consider when selecting the type of valve you need. Learn more about them.

  2. Options for Heart Valve Replacement - American Heart Association

    Jun 6, 2024 · Learn about the different types of heart valve replacement including for stenosis and regurgitation.

  3. Less Invasive Heart Valve Surgery Options

    Jun 6, 2024 · Learn about less invasive surgical options, such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), to treat heart valve problems

  4. Options for Heart Valve Repair - American Heart Association

    May 30, 2024 · It's generally best to repair a valve and preserve a person’s own heart tissue when possible. However, when the tissue is too damaged, a replacement valve may be used from …

  5. What is TAVR? (TAVI) - American Heart Association

    Jun 7, 2024 · Valve replacement usually requires an open-heart procedure with a “sternotomy,” in which the chest is surgically opened for the procedure. The TAVR or TAVI procedure can be …

  6. Heart Valves and Infective Endocarditis

    May 24, 2024 · Risk factors for adults include older age, previous heart valve disease, valve surgeries or a heart transplant, having a cardiac device in place (pacemaker or ICD), calcium …

  7. Understanding Your Heart Valve Treatment Options

    May 30, 2024 · Repair is most often possible mitral valve regurgitation and tricuspid valve regurgitation. Valve replacement — may include open heart surgery or a minimally invasive …

  8. Aortic Stenosis Resources | American Heart Association

    Whether you’ve only begun experiencing aortic stenosis symptoms or you’re preparing for a valve replacement, find the information you need to take control of your health.

  9. Medications for Heart Valve Symptoms - American Heart Association

    May 30, 2024 · Your health care team can help you understand and evaluate options for heart valve repair or valve replacement surgery. Below are some of the types of medications that …

  10. Devices and Surgical Procedures to Treat Heart Failure

    Jun 17, 2025 · Learn about devices and procedures used to treat heart failure, such as valve replacement, defibrillator implantation and left ventricular assist device (LVAD).