00:00 Opening and Introduction

2:24 Symptoms and early warning signs of heart valve disease

6:20 Causes of heart valve disease

10:40 Diagnosis of heart valve disease

15:55 TAVR procedure

18:15 Qualifying as a candidate for a TAVR procedure

22:40 Recovery after a TAVR procedure

24:30 Durability and longevity of an aortic valve

27:30 Lifestyle changes and improvements after an aortic valve replacement

29:33 Aortic valve replacement at Stony Brook Heart Institute

31:20 How do fix a leaky mitral valve without opening the chest

33:50 Qualifying as a candidate for a mitral clip

35:00 Understanding the tricuspid valve

38:46 Closing Remarks

The heart is a pump that supplies blood to the rest of the body. Inside are four one-way valves that keep blood moving in the right direction. Sometimes, these valves can get diseased. As severity of disease increases, valve disease can cause a range of symptoms, and severe valve disease, if left untreated, can be fatal. The good news: most types of valve disorders can be treated effectively. In this episode, experts from Stony Brook Medicine discuss symptoms and early warning signs of heart valve disease, causes, treatment options and more.

Experts:

Allison McLarty, MD

Smadar Kort, MD

Puja Parikh, MD, MPH

Neal Patel, MD

Ahmad Alkhalil, MD, MSc

*DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.