No drug therapy exists for aortic stenosis. However, if you need a procedure to replace an aortic valve, you will get the care you need at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute.
With aortic stenosis, the valve tissue becomes scarred, inflamed or thickened. This makes it more difficult for blood to flow smoothly in one direction only. Over time, blood flow is reduced. As it becomes harder to push blood through the valve, the muscles of the heart stretch and thicken, leading to an increased likelihood of heart failure. The Heart and Vascular Institute offers aortic valve replacement to treat aortic stenosis.
A minimally invasive surgery to access blood vessels near each hip
An operation that combines open-heart surgery with stent replacement
Temporarily stops blood flow with extremely cold temperatures
Focuses on less damage to the body for optimal recovery time
The most traditional method and uses a man-made tube to replace the weak aorta