Web Directory

» Cardiothoracic Surgery of Savannah
   Discussion about valve repair, valve replacement and life after the surgery.
   http://www.openheartsurgery.com/procedures/valve_surgery.html

» Edwards Lifesciences
   Information about heart valve replacement surgery. Patient information.
   http://www.edwards.com/procedures/replacement/

» Heart Valve Surgery
   Details the impact and realities of heart valve repairs and replacements to help future patients prepare for surgery.
   http://heart-valve-surgery.com

» Mid Atlantic Surgical Associates
   Explanation of heart valves, reasons for needing surgery and pictures of all types of replacement valves available.
   http://www.heartsurgeons.com/pr3.html

» Mitral Valve Repair Center
   Surgeon at Mount Sinai Medical Center explains the function and diseases of valves, and what treatments are available.
   http://www.mitralvalverepair.org/

» St. Jude Medical: Patient Information
   FAQs about heart valve surgery, post operation and artificial valves.
   http://www.sjm.com/procedures/procedureindex.aspx

» Surgical Associates of Texas: Patient Information
   A discussion about heart valves, valve diseases, symptoms, and surgical procedures.
   http://www.texheartsurgeons.com/Valves.htm

» The Bum Ticker
   The authors story about going through open heart surgery to replace his aortic valve and aorta. From diagnosis to recovery.
   http://www.stevegoldberger.com/bt/BumtickerHomePage1.htm

» 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 a
   http://www.sts.org/doc/3620