title: A journey through heart valve surgery.
abstract: It is evident that valvular surgeries have made countless advances since the first valve surgery in 1925 when Dr Henry Souttar operated on a woman with mitral stenosis. Patients in the 21st century have a better chance of surviving as a result of these advances. In addition to providing high-quality health care to patients, educating patients and their families regarding the disease processes, symptoms, diagnosis, types of valve surgeries, different approaches, complications, nonsurgical care, recovery, and lifestyle changes is an instrumental component to a successful recovery.
authors: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, 1100 Allied Drive, Plano, TX 75093, USA. Mallory.piaschyk@baylorhealth.edu
authors: Mallory
authors: M
authors: Piaschyk
authors: Alaina M
authors: AM
authors: Cyr
authors: Amy M
authors: AM
authors: Wetzel
authors: Ani
authors: A
authors: Tan
authors: Cecilia
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authors: Mora
authors: Doug W
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authors: Long
authors: Laarni
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authors: Mendoza
authors: Marivic A
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authors: Dela Cruz
authors: Rebecca
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authors: Gilliam
authors: Sheila Rolanda G
authors: SR
authors: Bolanos
authors: Serena
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authors: Stansbury
authors: Erika
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authors: Diniz-Borkar
authors: Charmaine Christiansen
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authors: Moore
authors: Lea Johanna
authors: LJ
authors: Hyvarinen
authors: Catherine
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authors: Fusilier
authors: Natalie
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authors: Culpepper
authors: Suzanne
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authors: Matson
mesh_terms: D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D019918:Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008488:Medical Illustration