Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery
How Well It Works
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Valve replacement surgery is the only cure for aortic valve regurgitation. It helps relieve symptoms and prevent heart failure. And it helps people live longer.Reference 1
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Valve replacement surgery is the only effective treatment for people who have severe aortic valve stenosis with symptoms.Reference 1 If you don't have surgery after you start having symptoms, you may die suddenly or develop heart failure. Surgery can help you have a more normal life span.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: February 14, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Reference John A. McPherson, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology |
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