Valve Replacement
Cardilogy
Valvular heart disease is a form of heart disease that occurs when one or more of the heart’s four valves don’t function properly. Valve replacement surgery may be an option if the valves of your heart are too fragile, scarred, or otherwise damaged to repair.
The valves of the heart are responsible for allowing nutrient-rich blood to flow through the chambers of your heart. Each valve is supposed to close completely after ushering in blood flow. Diseased heart valves aren’t always able to perform the job as well as they should.
Types of Valve Replacement Surgery:
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Mitral Valve Replacement
- Double Valve Replacement
- Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Reasons for Replacement
- Stenosis, or a narrowing of the blood vessels, causes a less-than-normal amount of blood to flow to the heart. This causes the muscle to work harder.
- Leaky valves can also pose a problem. Instead of closing tightly, a valve may remain slightly open, letting blood flow backwards. This is called regurgitation.
- The signs of valvular heart disease can include: fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, cyanosis, chest pain, fluid retention, especially in the lower limbs
- Heart valve repair is also a solution for valvular heart disease. In some people, the damage is too far advanced and a total replacement of the affected valve is the only option.
Our Key Procedures
Angiography
Embrace change, encourage invention and continually remain at the forefront of advances in oral health for the good of our patients
Read More
Angioplasty
Demonstrate caring and sensitivity for the diverse backgrounds of our patients and colleagues and generosity in our communities
Read More
Pacemaker Implantation
Adhere to high ethical and professional standards, demonstrating commitment to our responsibilities with trust, honesty and respect for all
Read More
Bypass Surgery
Embrace change, encourage invention and continually remain at the forefront of advances in oral health for the good of our patients
Read MoreElectrophysiology Study
Demonstrate caring and sensitivity for the diverse backgrounds of our patients and colleagues and generosity in our communities
Read More
Valve Replacement
Adhere to high ethical and professional standards, demonstrating commitment to our responsibilities with trust, honesty and respect for all
Read More
Device Closure
Adhere to high ethical and professional standards, demonstrating commitment to our responsibilities with trust, honesty and respect for all
Read MoreOur Specialists
Dr. William Gardner
Dr William Gardner completed her undergraduate dental degree at the University of Western Australia in 2003
Dr. Mayra Hastings
With years of experience she prides herself on providing minimally invasive periodontal care for patients
Dr. Billy Logan
Working over the past 18 years in both private practice and teaching at the universities inspired an interest in Oral Medicine
Dr. Jennifer Foster
Dr. Jennifer Foster has been in practice for almost 20 years graduating BDS from the University of Manchester, UK in 1997
