Why Choose AMC Valvular Heart Disease Center?

Valvular heart disease is a condition in which the heart valves do not open or close properly. A valve that has difficulty opening is called stenosis, while a valve that opens properly but does not close tightly, allowing blood to flow backward, is called insufficiency. The heart has four chambers and four valves. Although the heart contains all four valves, clinical problems most commonly affect the mitral and aortic valves. Valvular disease may be congenital, sometimes accompanied by structural abnormalities present at birth, although this is rare. In most cases, normally functioning valves become impaired as structural damage develops

Close collaboration among relevant specialties is essential for valvular disease care, from diagnosis and treatment to postoperative monitoring and follow-up. The optimal medication and the most appropriate timing for procedures or surgery are determined through discussion among the relevant departments. AMC Valvular Heart Disease Center has achieved a success rate exceeding 90% in heart valve repair and has significantly reduced hospital stays through minimally invasive surgery. Furthermore, the center has achieved excellent results in treating mitral and aortic stenosis through percutaneous interventions, performed without any chest incision, thanks to coordinated collaboration among specialists.

AMC Valvular Heart Disease Center also has an echocardiography unit with cutting-edge medical equipment and professional staffs. In this unit equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, every examination process is saved in a digital image storage system in real time. It allows for instant comparison of data with previous test results, enabling accurate monitoring of disease progression.