Aortic valve replacement and mitral valve replacement are the most common procedures. Pulmonary valve replacement and tricuspid valve replacement are somewhat uncommon in adults
Aortic valve replacement
Aortic valve replacement is the most common surgical valve replacement procedure or aortic valve stenosis can be done
Aortic contracture is another common valve problem that can lead to heart failure and which may require valve replacement
Mitral valve replacement
Mitral stenosis is a condition that sometimes requires a valve replacement procedure. Mitral valve retraction may also require valve replacement
:Surgical options
Mechanical valve: Long life valve made of durable materials
Tissue valve: may include matching human or animal tissue
Ross procedure: moving your healthy valve to the site of the damaged aortic valve
TAVI/TAVR Procedure: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
The procedure chosen will depend on which valve needs to be replaced, the severity of symptoms and the risk of surgery. Some procedures may require long-term medication to protect against blood clots.
