Heart valve repair is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring the function of one or more of the heart's valves, which are responsible for regulating blood flow through the heart's chambers. This approach is often preferred over valve replacement as it preserves the patient's own tissue and reduces the risk of complications associated with artificial valves.

Heart Valve Repair

A surgical procedure is a medical intervention involving the manual and instrumental techniques to investigate, treat, or repair a condition or injury, often requiring anesthesia and sterile conditions. It is performed by trained surgeons and can range from minor outpatient procedures to complex operations requiring extensive hospital stays.

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Function of heart valves

Regulating blood flow

Heart's chambers

Valve replacement is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged heart valve with a prosthetic valve to restore normal blood flow and heart function. It is typically indicated for conditions such as severe valve stenosis or regurgitation that cannot be managed with medication alone.

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