Structural and Valvular Heart Disease

At Weill Cornell Medicine, our dedicated team of specialists provide expert diagnosis and treatment for patients with structural and valvular heart disease. Our team specializes in conditions affecting the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves, including complex cases involving multiple valves. Our team also speiclizes in the most advanced treatments for structural heart conditions, including minimally invasive surgical techniques, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement, transcatheter tricuspid valve repair and replacement, and septal ablation.

As a patient at Weill Cornell Medicine, you will receive comprehensive, multidisciplinary care that prioritizes comfort and your best possible health and well-being. Most patients begin their care at the William Acquavella Heart Valve Center, where they receive personalized evaluations and access to the latest innovations in valve therapies, including minimally invasive procedures tailored to their individual needs.

The William Acquavella Heart Valve Center

The William Acquavella Heart Valve Center at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to providing outstanding care for patients with all types of heart valve conditions. Our team specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves, using the most advanced and minimally invasive techniques available.

Our center’s collaborative team includes general cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiac imagers who offer the most advanced treatment options, including emerging options. The experts on our team have played a leading role in clinical trials assessing the latest percutaneous valve replacement approaches. Our team is dedicated to developing and evaluating new, less invasive techniques for repairing and replacing damaged aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves. This involvement gives our team unmatched experience in emerging approaches-both commercially approved and investigational devices exceeding that of many other centers-and ensures our patients have access to cutting-edge treatments and expert, compassionate care. 

What is Valvular Heart Disease?

Valvular heart disease occurs when one or more of the heart’s valves fails to open or close properly, disrupting normal blood flow through the heart’s chambers. This forces the heart to work harder to pump blood, which can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

If left untreated, valve disease can place significant strain on the heart and may lead to serious complications, including heart failure. Fortunately, many valve conditions can now be treated safely and effectively using minimally invasive procedures — often avoiding the need for open-heart surgery.

What is Structural Heart Disease?

Structural heart disease refers to abnormalities in the heart’s valves, walls, or chambers that affect how well the heart functions. These conditions may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired over time.

Fortunately, many structural conditions can now be treated safely and effectively using minimally invasive procedures, often without the need for open-heart surgery.

Expert Care Across the Board

Our team provides comprehensive care for all forms of structural and valvular heart disease ranging from atrial septal defect (ASD) (a hole in the wall between the heart’s upper chambers) to patent foramen ovale (PFO) (a small opening between the atria that fails to close after birth) to pulmonary valve disease (conditions affects the hearts pulmonary valve). Additional forms of structural and valvular heart disease we treat include:

Aortic Valve Disease

Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and advanced treatment options for aortic stenosis and regurgitation.

Mitral Valve Disease

Explore our expertise in managing mitral valve regurgitation, and stenosis using both surgical and minimally invasive/transcatheter techniques.

Tricuspid Valve Disease

Discover how we treat tricuspid valve disorders, using both surgical and minimally invasive/transcatheter techniques.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Learn about our approach to diagnosing and managing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy including advanced imaging and genetic evaluation.