Conditions We Treat at the Heart Valve Center
Aortic valve disease can be caused by stenosis (narrowing of the valve) or a leaky valve (regurgitation). You are at a higher risk of aortic valve disease if you are over 65 years of age or have a bacterial infection of the valve, inflammatory diseases, lupus, hypertension, rheumatic fever or rheumatoid arthritis. Common symptoms can include:
Chest pain
Cough
Difficulty breathing
Dizziness
Fainting
Fatigue
Heart palpitations
High blood pressure
Swelling in the stomach, legs, feet or hands
Shortness of breath
The Heart Valve Center at Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute offers comprehensive care for:
Aortic valve stenosis
Mitral valve stenosis
Paravalvular leaks
Pulmonary valve stenosis
Tricuspid valve disease
Valvular regurgitation
Treatments We Offer at the Advanced Cardiac Surgery Program
The surgical team at the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute offers a full range of the most current heart valve and structural heart procedures. Our surgeons stay at the forefront of technology and surgery techniques to ensure you get the best possible care with the quickest possible recovery. We offer the following treatments for conditions affecting the heart valve and structural heart:
Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
Minimally invasive mitral valve repair or replacement
Minimally invasive tricuspid valve repair or replacement
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for aortic valve stenosis
Transcatheter-based mitral valve repair for mitral regurgitation (MitraClip)
