Summary of Aortic Valve Surgery

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Aortic valve surgery is a common procedure to replace a stenotic aortic valve. The advantages of this surgery include that the valve may last for decades, and the disadvantage is that patients must be on blood thinners for the life of the valve. There are also less invasive options available, such as a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

• 00:00:00 The aortic valve is a valve in the heart that can become stenotic (not opening well) over time due to wear and tear. Aortic valve surgery is a common procedure to replace a stenotic aortic valve. The advantages of this surgery include that the valve may last for decades, and the disadvantage is that patients must be on blood thinners for the life of the valve. There are also less invasive options available, such as a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.