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Mechanical Valve Choice

Learn how you and your physician make that important decision.
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Finding the right valve starts here.

Heart valve disease affects millions of people worldwide. If you’ve been diagnosed with heart valve disease and need heart valve replacement surgery, you can be extremely optimistic about living a long, healthy life. Whether you need mitral valve surgery or aortic valve surgery, there are several proven and effective options that you and your physician will consider: mechanical (artificial) valve replacement, tissue valve replacement or valve repair.

This website is intended primarily for patients looking for heart valve information to gain further understanding about mechanical (artificial) heart valves for valve replacement surgery.

This information does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions regarding a medical condition, always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional.