Departments and specialties
Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States,
with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work
together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.
Departments that treat this condition
Research
Mayo Clinic doctors have been pioneers in heart valve surgery, such as mitral valve repair and aortic valve repair, for many years. Mayo researchers study new procedures to repair or replace heart valves using catheter procedures, minimally invasive heart surgery and other surgical methods.
Areas of research have included:
- Development of human biological tissue valves for potential use in heart valve replacement.
- Minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery to repair or replace heart valves.
- 3D printing of models of the heart and valves to help doctors prepare for heart valve surgery.
- Use of blood-thinning medicines in people with biological and mechanical tissue valves.
- Genetics of heart valve disease.
You might have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials. Read more about research in the Cardiovascular Research Center.
Publications
See a list of publications about heart valve disease by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.