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Information about a newly approved heart valve for replacement surgery. Patient information. Need to register for 17 minute video.
http://www.edwards.com/perimount.html
Pictures of pre-operative and postoperative TEE. Mitral and aortic valve replacements.
http://www.heart.ns.ac.yu/Mitrann.htm
Answers questions about heart valve surgery and procedures performed there.
http://www.ccf.org/quality/08-02/08-02f.htm
Causes of malfunction, warning signs for a failing valve, how to know if surgery is needed, options for replacement, what the difference is between mechanical and biological replacement valves, why surgery is necessary, risk of surgery and how will I be after surgery.
http://www.sts.org/doc/3620
A discussion about heart valves, valve diseases, symptoms, and surgical procedures.
http://www.texheartsurgeons.com/Valves.htm
In depth look at the heart, its valves, problems, preparing for and after surgery, the risks, recovery and medications. Includes a special note to family and friends and how to keep you heart healthy after the procedure.
http://www.cts.usc.edu/hpg-heartvalvesurgery.html
A discussion about the repair and replacement as a surgical treatment for aortic stenosis.
http://heartdisease.about.com/he...ease/library/weekly/aa060897.htm
Explanation of heart valves, reasons for needing surgery and pictures of all types of replacement valves available.
http://www.heartsurgeons.com/pr3.html
The authors story about going through open heart surgery to replace his aortic valve and aorta. From diagnosis to recovery.
http://www.stevegoldberger.com/bt/BumtickerHomePage1.htm
FAQs about heart valve surgery, post operation and artificial valves.
http://www.sjm.com/procedures/procedureindex.aspx
Discussion about valve repair, valve replacement and life after the surgery.
http://www.openheartsurgery.com/procedures/valve_surgery.html