Aortic<unk>  surgery is done to replace the aortic<unk>  in your heart.
Blood flows out of your heart and into the aorta through a<unk> . This<unk>  is called the aortic<unk> . It opens up so blood can flow out. It then closes, keeping blood from flowing backwards.
An aortic<unk>  that does not close all the way allows blood to leak back into your heart. This is called aortic regurgitation.
An aortic<unk>  that does not open fully will restrict blood flow. This is called aortic stenosis.<unk>  invasive aortic<unk>  surgery is done through much smaller cuts than the large cut needed for open aortic<unk>  surgery.
Aortic valve surgery - minimally invasive
Mitral valve surgery - minimally invasive
Aortic valve surgery - open
Mitral valve surgery - open
Valve repair versus valve replacement
Chronic stable angina coronary artery bypass grafting versus medical therapy
TAVR vs SAVR
Aortic stenosis general approach