The Sound of Life You may not realize that a mechanical heart valve, by design, will make a closing sound (or click) as it opens and closes. To hear the sound of life, click here.

Welcome Patients & Families

This guide is not intended to replace the instructions, care and advice of your physician about your heart valve surgery.

Your Heart: Here you will find information about heart valves, diagnosis of valve disease and treatment of heart valve disease.

Surgery: Click here to find out more about heart valve surgery including what to do before and after surgery and what to expect in the hospital.

Going Home: In this section you can find information about medications, activity, and other issues regarding surgery.

Patients and Stories: Learn more about heart valve surgery through our patient stories and testimonials.


Glossary: Don't know what it means? Click here to find it in our glossary.

FAQs: Find your answers here.

Answers to Your Heart Surgery Questions

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