# HEALTH Yeah! Ep25: Heart Valve Disease

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Podcast: [HEALTH Yeah!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-yeah-7097794)
Published: 2026-01-21T14:40:12+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2412

## Resource

00:00 Opening and Introduction 2:24 Symptoms and early warning signs of heart valve disease 6:20 Causes of heart valve disease 10:40 Diagnosis of heart valve disease 15:55 TAVR procedure 18:15 Qualifying as a candidate for a TAVR procedure 22:40 Recovery after a TAVR procedure 24:30 Durability and longevity of an aortic valve 27:30 Lifestyle changes and improvements after an aortic valve replacement 29:33 Aortic valve replacement at Stony Brook Heart Institute 31:20 How do fix a leaky mitral valve without opening the chest 33:50 Qualifying as a candidate for a mitral clip 35:00 Understanding the tricuspid valve 38:46 Closing Remarks The heart is a pump that supplies blood to the rest of the body. Inside are four one-way valves that keep blood moving in the right direction. Sometimes, these valves can get diseased. As severity of disease increases, valve disease can cause a range of symptoms, and severe valve disease, if left untreated, can be fatal. The good news: most types of valve disorders can be treated effectively. In this episode, experts from Stony Brook Medicine discuss symptoms and early warning signs of heart valve disease, causes, treatment options and more. Experts: Allison McLarty, MD Smadar Kort, MD Puja Parikh, MD, MPH Neal Patel, MD Ahmad Alkhalil, MD, MSc *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

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