Valve replacement
Type
Cardiovascular
Valve replacement
Definition
Surgery performed with the purpose of replacing a degenerated, calcified, malformed, dysfunctional, etc. cardiac valve with a bioprosthetic, homograft, or autograft valve.
Also known as Valve Replacement — per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac valve | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |