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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Valve replacement
  1. Heart Valve Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... valve repair surgery has fewer risks than heart valve replacement. So, when repair is possible, it's preferred over valve replacement. In some cases, valve replacement is necessary. There ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartvalvediseases.html - Health Topics
  2. Endocarditis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... A pacemaker or an implantable defibrillator. A heart valve replacement. Are older. Age-related changes to the heart valves, such as mitral valve prolapse or calcium deposits ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/endocarditis.html - Health Topics
  3. Blood Thinners (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation A heart valve replacement A risk of blood clots after surgery Congenital ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodthinners.html - Health Topics
  4. Mitral Valve Prolapse (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... This mostly applies to people who have had valve repair or replacement surgery. Getting regular check-ups and taking any medicines that your provider may have prescribed. Making heart-healthy habits part of your life to prevent heart disease. NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    https://medlineplus.gov/mitralvalveprolapse.html - Health Topics
  5. Heart Surgery (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is heart surgery? Heart surgery can correct certain heart problems when other treatments haven't worked or can't be used. In some cases, heart surgery ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartsurgery.html - Health Topics
  6. Cardiac Rehabilitation (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bypass grafting for coronary heart disease A heart valve repair or replacement A heart transplant or a lung transplant Angina ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cardiacrehabilitation.html - Health Topics