Treatment for heart valve diseases depends on the severity of the condition and the specific valve affected. Options include:
- Medications: To manage symptoms, control blood pressure, and reduce the risk of complications.
- Lifestyle Changes: Such as eating a heart-healthy diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking.
- Surgical Valve Repair: A procedure to repair a damaged valve, which may include reshaping, reinforcing, or separating valve flaps.
- Valve Replacement: Replacing the diseased valve with a mechanical or biological valve when repair is not possible.
- Transcatheter Valve Procedures: Minimally invasive techniques, such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), for patients who are high-risk surgical candidates. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can help prevent complications and improve quality of life for those with heart valve disease.