heart valve replacement

Heart valve replacement is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged or diseased heart valve with an artificial (prosthetic) valve. Heart valves control blood flow through the heart, ensuring it moves in the right direction. When valves don't work properly, they can cause symptoms like fatigue or shortness of breath. During the surgery, the doctor removes the faulty valve and replaces it with a new one made of metal, plastic, or biological tissue from a donor or animal. The goal is to restore normal blood flow, improve heart function, and reduce symptoms related to valve disease.