“Can a heart valve be replaced without open heart surgery?”

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“Can a heart valve be replaced without open heart surgery?”

I am a 63 year old female. I want to know if a heart valve can be replaced without open heart surgery?

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**Dr. Daniel Lincoln Beckles** Cardiothoracic Surgeon TEMPLE, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Daniel Lincoln Beckles Cardiothoracic Surgeon TEMPLE, TX

Yes. Technology is now available to replace various heart valves without open heart surgery

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

No, this is not possible.