Aortic valve disease is when the valve between the aorta (main artery to the body) and the left ventricle (pumping chamber in the heart) doesn’t work properly. Sometimes, the valve doesn’t close all the way, causing blood to flow backward into the heart (regurgitation), or the valve is narrow and doesn’t allow enough blood to leave the heart and flow to the body (stenosis). The disease is either present at birth or develops over time.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Cardiac Surgery
The cardiac surgery program within the Cardiovascular Center provides diagnosis and surgical treatment for heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, valve disorders, and s…
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Cardiovascular Center
A department providing cardiology care for heart and vascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and vascular disease, wit…