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| Web Pages |
| Cardiac Surgery Information |
| Pictures of artificial and biological valves, surgical slides, patient information, cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment is part of what is offered. |
| Edwards Lifesciences |
| Information about a newly approved heart valve for replacement surgery. Patient information. Need to register for 17 minute video. |
| Valvular Surgery |
| Pictures of pre-operative and postoperative TEE. Mitral and aortic valve replacements. |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation |
| Answers questions about heart valve surgery and procedures performed there. |
| The Society of Thoracic Surgeons: Patient Information |
| Causes of malfunction, warning signs for a failing valve, how to know if surgery is needed, options for replacement, what the difference is between mechanical and biological replacement valves, why surgery is necessary, risk of surgery and how will I be after surgery. |
| Surgical Associates of Texas: Patient Information |
| A discussion about heart valves, valve diseases, symptoms, and surgical procedures. |
| Heart Valve Lab |
| An illustrated lesson on aortic valve replacement surgery, step by step. |
| Patient's Guide to Heart Surgery. |
| In depth look at the heart, its valves, problems, preparing for and after surgery, the risks, recovery and medications. Includes a special note to family and friends and how to keep you heart healthy after the procedure. |
| About.com |
| A discussion about the repair and replacement as a surgical treatment for aortic stenosis. |
| Cardiothoracic Surgery of Savannah |
| Discussion about valve repair, valve replacement and life after the surgery. |
| Mid Atlantic Surgical Associates |
| Explanation of heart valves, reasons for needing surgery and pictures of all types of replacement valves available. |
| The Bum Ticker |
| The authors story about going through open heart surgery to replace his aortic valve and aorta. From diagnosis to recovery. |
| St. Jude Medical: Patient Information |
| FAQs about heart valve surgery, post operation and artificial valves. |