Surgeon Q&A: Is Aortic Valve Repair Surgery On The Rise?

In this video, you will get unique insights about the increased use of aortic valve repair techniques for patients with diseased aortic valves. Watch this video to learn about the surgical outcomes, surgical techniques and limitations of aortic valve repair from Dr. Joseph Bavaria, Chair of Cardiac Surgery at Jefferson Health. Since posting this video, there have been several advances for aortic valve repair including the HAART Aortic Annuloplasty Ring for aortic regurgitation patients and the Ozaki Procdure for aortic stenosis patients. (Video posted on April 24, 2013)

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Dr. Joseph Bavaria

Dr. Joseph Bavaria

Chair, Cardiac Surgery
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, Pennyslvania

(215) 918-7905

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