Aortic Valve Repair

Aortic Valve Repair

Your Partner in Aortic Valve Repair

The aorta is your body’s main blood vessel. It is responsible for moving oxygen-rich blood to your organs and limbs. If your aorta has a damaged valve, it’s harder for your heart to pump blood and meet your body’s needs.

Most damaged aortic valves must be replaced. But some can be repaired. The cardiovascular specialists at Emory Heart & Vascular use the most advanced minimally invasive techniques to fix your aortic valve.

As your health care partner, we deliver the caring, forward-thinking care you need. Your heart is in good hands with us.

Aortic Valve Repair

You may need an aortic valve repair if you have aortic stenosis or aortic regurgitation. These repairs can include:

  • Fixing tears or holes in valve flaps
  • Reshaping valves
  • Separating valves that stick together

Our experts use minimally invasive techniques to complete these repairs. These procedures use specialized tools and small cuts (incisions) between your ribs or upper breastbone (sternum). And they offer several benefits over traditional open-heart surgery:

  • Less blood loss
  • Less trauma
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Shorter recovery

Aortic Valve Repair Procedures

Our specialists offer a wide range of procedures that can fix your damaged aortic valve. These repairs include:

Aortic stenosis develops when the valve between your aorta and heart narrows. This condition limits blood flow to your heart. Aortic regurgitation occurs when the same valve doesn’t close completely. This problem lets blood leak back toward your heart. Learn more about aortic stenosis

Why Choose Emory for Aortic Valve Procedures?

Emory Healthcare was the first site in Georgia to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a valve replacement procedure without open-heart surgery, and we have performed more of these procedures than any other health care system in Georgia.

We are a nationally recognized academic center of excellence due to our vast array of advanced technologies and treatment options. We offer several FDA-approved, minimally invasive, catheter-based therapies, as well as clinical trials that provide up-and-coming treatments. This combination of collaborative care and cutting-edge treatments leads to better outcomes for patients.

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