Heart Valve Repair and Replacement are surgical treatments for valves that no longer function properly. When a valve is damaged, it may block blood flow or allow blood to leak backward.

Doctors usually recommend repair first. Surgeons may reshape or patch the valve to restore proper function. If repair is not possible, they perform replacement. In this case, the surgeon removes the damaged valve and places a mechanical or biological one.

Some patients also qualify for minimally invasive or transcatheter valve procedures, which use smaller incisions and shorter recovery times. Both repair and replacement improve circulation, relieve symptoms such as shortness of breath or fatigue, and lower the risk of heart failure.

With modern techniques and advanced devices, Heart Valve Repair and Replacement restore quality of life and support long-term heart health.