valve surgery

Valve surgery is a procedure to repair or replace the heart's valves—these are flaps that regulate blood flow through the heart. When valves become narrowed (stenosis) or leaky (regurgitation), the heart has to work harder, which can cause symptoms or damage. During surgery, a surgeon may repair the existing valve or remove and replace it with a donor valve or a manufactured artificial valve. This improves blood flow, alleviates symptoms, and helps prevent further heart damage. The specific approach depends on the valve problem and patient health, aiming to restore normal heart function.