MidWestern Cardiac Surgery Valve Surgery

Valve Surgery

Heart Valve Surgery

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There are four valves in the normal heart. These valves control the flow of blood through the chambers of the heart. Valves open and close with each beat of the heart. When one or more of these valves are damaged, the flow of blood changes.

Valve Surgery -- The purpose of heart valve surgery is to improve blood flow through the heart. Several surgery options for replacement are available including mechanical valve, animal tissue valves (bioprosthesis), or human tissue valves (homograft).

Types of valve surgery

	Mitral Valve
	Aortic Valve
	Tricuspid Valve
	Pulmonic Valve
	Pulmonary Autograft (Ross Procedure)

The above information is presented for general information only. You should consult your physician personally to discuss your specific needs and how any of the above information may apply to you. Dr. Brown and Midwestern Cardiac Surgery, Inc. are not responsible for any misinterpretation or misapplication of the above information.

Send mail to mwcsinc@mwcsinc.com with questions or comments about this web site. Last modified: October 26, 2007

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Last modified: October 26, 2007