Aortic valve stenosis and replacement surgery

The aortic valve is responsible for allowing blood to leave the heart while preventing blood from flowing back into the heart when it contracts, shares to Dr. Jeffrey Snyder with HCA Florida Capital Hospital. The most frequent issue with this valve is that it becomes stiff and calcified, causing it to narrow and restrict blood flow. This puts more pressure on the heart to push enough blood out to keep the body alive. Valve replacement is the only curative treatment for aortic valve stenosis, and the earlier one seeks treatment, the better it is for the heart and the easier the procedure. As a part of Florida's largest network of heart hospitals, our cardiovascular network makes it convenient to access a full spectrum of personalized heart, lung and vascular care treatments and services close to home.