|Valvular Heart Disease According to the American Heart
Association, about 5 million Americans are diagnosed with
valvular disease each year. It occurs when the heart valves do
not work the way they should. There are four heart valves which
make sure that blood always flows freely in a forward direction
and that there is no backward leakage. Michigan Heart Group
board-certified physicians have extensive experience in treating
patients with all types of valvular heart disease including
aortic and mitral valve disorders as highlighted below. Aortic
Valve Disease Aortic valve disease is a condition in which the
valve between the main pumping chamber of the heart and the main
artery to the body doesn't work properly. Aortic valve disease
sometimes may be a condition present at birth or it may result
from other causes. Types of aortic valve disease include: -
Aortic stenosis. In this condition, the aortic valve opening is
narrowed. - Aortic regurgitation. In this condition, the aortic
valve doesn't close properly,