Maintaining the health of heart valves ensures smooth functioning of the life-sustaining rhythm and flow of blood. It pumps gallons of blood daily, supplying vital nutrients and oxygen to every cell in our body. Their perfect functioning ensures a seamless blood flow, but when they falter, it can have dire consequences.However, certain medical conditions can lead to valve damage or malfunction, compromising the heart's ability to function optimally. Advancements in medical science have made progress in the field of heart valve repair, offering hope and restored vitality to patients in need. What Is Heart Valve Dysfunction? The human heart is an extraordinary structure that has systemic functioning. It has four valves - the mitral, aortic, tricuspid, and pulmonary valves. The major function of these valves is to ensure that the blood flows properly and in the correct direction through the heart’s chambers to the rest of the body. Conditions such as valve stenosis or valve regurgitation can occur.When one or more of these valves malfunction, it can lead to conditions such as valve stenosis (narrowing of the valve) or valve regurgitation (leakage of the valve). These conditions can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, and, if left untreated, can lead to heart failure or other serious complications. Understanding Heart Valve Repair Procedures Traditional Open-Heart SurgeryOpen-heart surgery has been the conventional approach for heart valve repair for many years. This procedure involves making a large incision in the chest to access the heart. The surgeon then repairs or …