Cardiology Conference-CVC 2026

Valve surgery is a critical intervention for treating heart valve diseases such as stenosis (narrowing) or regurgitation (leakage), which can impair blood flow and lead to heart failure if left untreated. Commonly affected valves include the aortic, mitral, tricuspid, and pulmonary valves.

Surgical approaches include valve repair and valve replacement. Valve repair preserves the patient’s native valve and is preferred when feasible, especially for mitral and tricuspid valves, as it maintains normal heart function and reduces long-term complications. Valve replacement may involve mechanical or biological prosthetic valves and is often required for severely damaged valves or when repair is not possible.

Minimally invasive valve surgery uses smaller incisions, robotic assistance, or transcatheter approaches (such as TAVR and MitraClip) to reduce recovery time, minimize complications, and improve patient comfort. Preoperative imaging and evaluation are essential to determine the optimal surgical technique and device selection.

Patient outcomes depend on timely intervention, surgical expertise, and postoperative care. Valve surgery can relieve symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain while preventing progression to heart failure and other complications.

With ongoing innovations in surgical techniques, transcatheter devices, and imaging technologies, valve surgery has become safer and more effective, offering personalized solutions for patients with diverse valve pathologies. It remains a cornerstone of structural heart interventions, combining precision, durability, and improved quality of life.