Aortic valve replacement

Learn about this condition in which one or more of the heart valves doesn't work properly.

What is aortic valve disease?

Get critical insights and facts about your aorta and bicuspid aortic valves from Dr. Paul Fedak, a heart surgeon who helped write the AATS guidelines.

Action hero tackles his bicuspid aortic valve

The Bentall procedure technique has evolved to become a standardized, reliable procedure that can be performed for a variety of aortic vavle and aorti

Complete heart valve surgery exercise guidelines by Dr Bill Sukala. Find out what exercises you can do, what intensity, how long, and effects of medications

Whether you’ve only begun experiencing aortic stenosis symptoms or you’re preparing for a valve replacement, find the information you need to take control of your health.

Arterial stiffness increases risk of cardiovascular disorders and dementia. A clinical trial using long-acting vitamin K2 showed significant reductions of arterial stiffening. This provides a new opportunity to restore more youthful flexibility to aging blood vessels.

Some people can have a bicuspid aortic valve and never know it. Discover more about the condition, including bicuspid aortic valve symptoms.