The BHS Valve Clinic evaluates patients with more complex valvular heart disease such as aortic stenosis (narrowing) or mitral/tricuspid regurgitation.
Using advanced state-of-the-art imaging, including 3D echocardiography, patients are reviewed by a multi-disciplinary panel which is led by a team of expert cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons creating a patient centered experience.
The BHS Valve Clinic is currently open to patients with advanced heart disease. Your doctor can help evaluate whether you are a candidate for the BHS Valve Clinic. If they believe you require the advanced treatment our clinic provides, they can fill out a BHS Valve Clinic form and fax it to our Valve Clinic Coordinator.
The BHS Valve Clinic team works closely with referring physicians in decision making and treatment plans to ensure optimum care and a smooth transition for patients as they return to the care of their own physicians. Have you or someone you care for been told they need a new heart valve? If so, click here to learn more.
Our superior 3-D echocardiography equipment provides us with precise diagnostic information on heart and valve health. A team of experts reviews the results and collectively decides on the best treatment option for the patient. This team consists of cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, cardiac imaging specialists, and advanced cardiac nurses specializing in structural heart and valvular disease.
Treatment options include:
Patients with advanced valvular disease may be candidates for treatment at the BHS Valve Clinic. For evaluation and follow up, speak to your physician or contact us.
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