Penn Heart and Vascular Blog

Blog Topic: Valve Disease

Living a Normal Life with Mitral Valve Prolapse

November 13, 2019

Mitral valve prolapse is the most common heart valve condition in the United States. For many, it's not considered dangerous, but it does need to be monitored and managed. Here's what you should know if you've been diagnosed.

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What is a leaky heart valve?

November 07, 2019

When heart valves work perfectly, blood moves in only one direction. But some valves don’t close tightly enough, causing blood to leak backward or to squeeze past closed valves. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of leaky heart valves.

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Keeping Your Mitral Valve Healthy as You Age

November 01, 2019

The mitral valve is one of four heart valves that keep blood flowing in the right direction. Learn how to keep your mitral valve healthy and reduce your risk of heart valve problems.

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5 Ways to Care for Your Aortic Valve

August 22, 2019

The largest of the heart’s four valves is the aortic valve. Learn 5 ways to care for your aortic valve.

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Do Heart Valve Issues Cause AFib?

September 07, 2016

Do Heart Valve Issues Cause AFib? Penn Medicine explains different AFib Causes and Treatment options here.

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Quick Facts: TAVR at Penn Medicine

August 11, 2016

Dr. Joseph Bavaria, Co-Director, Transcatheter Valve Program, discusses the TAVR program at Penn in this short video.

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How to Choose a TAVR Center

August 09, 2016

When evaluating where to go for your TAVR procedure, it's important to review your options carefully. There are many factors that come into play when making any medical decision, but especially when it’s a procedure so "close to your heart." Here are three important things to keep in mind.

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Repair or Replace: What’s The Best Way To Treat Mitral Valve Disease?

August 01, 2016

If you have mitral valve disease, you can either repair or replace your valve. Which one is best?

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4 Myths about Heart Murmurs

October 07, 2015

Here are 4 common myths about heart murmurs to help you understand this common diagnosis.

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How Your Heart Valves Are Like Traffic Controllers

June 29, 2015

Penn's Heart Valve Disease Program is the largest in region. Learn more about Penn's Heart Valve Disease Program.

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