Heart Valve Replacement

Heart valve replacement is a surgical or minimally invasive treatment for patients with damaged or diseased heart valves. Israel is home to leading cardiac centers and specialists offering advanced evaluation and treatment for a range of heart valve conditions.

IL-MED helps international patients explore heart valve replacement options in Israel, connect with appropriate cardiac specialists, and coordinate the medical and practical aspects of their treatment journey.

Heart valve replacement is a procedure used to replace a heart valve that is narrowed, damaged, or no longer functioning properly.

Heart valves help blood flow through the heart in the correct direction. When a valve becomes diseased, it can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently and may cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, chest discomfort, dizziness, or swelling.

Depending on the patient’s condition, doctors may recommend valve repair or valve replacement.

The most appropriate procedure depends on the affected valve, severity of the condition, age, overall health, and other medical factors.

Aortic valve replacement treats diseases affecting the aortic valve, including severe aortic stenosis and certain forms of aortic regurgitation.

Treatment may involve traditional open-heart surgery or, for selected patients, a minimally invasive catheter-based procedure such as TAVR/TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve replacement).

Mitral valve replacement may be considered when the mitral valve is severely damaged or cannot be effectively repaired.

Depending on the patient’s condition, treatment may involve surgical valve replacement or other specialized procedures.

Specialist cardiac centers may also provide treatment for conditions involving the tricuspid or pulmonary valves, as well as complex cases involving more than one heart valve.

Heart valve treatment can involve different approaches depending on the patient’s diagnosis and medical needs.

Heart valve replacements generally fall into two broad categories:

Your cardiac team will discuss the advantages and considerations of each option.

Children with congenital or acquired heart valve conditions may require specialized pediatric cardiac care.

Pediatric heart valve surgery requires a multidisciplinary team with experience treating children with congenital and complex heart conditions.

IL-MED can help families explore pediatric heart valve treatment options in Israel, connect with appropriate pediatric cardiac specialists, and coordinate medical travel and practical arrangements.

Israel has specialized cardiac centers providing diagnostic evaluation, surgical care, and minimally invasive treatment for complex heart conditions.

International patients may seek treatment in Israel for access to experienced cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, multidisciplinary teams, and specialized treatment options.

IL-MED helps international patients explore available hospitals and specialists based on their medical needs.

Here’s what our team do for you:

Before recommending valve replacement, your cardiac team may perform a detailed evaluation to understand the condition of your heart and valve.

Depending on your case, evaluation may include:

The medical team uses these findings to determine whether valve repair, valve replacement, medication, monitoring, or another treatment approach is appropriate.