Structural Heart and Valve Center

At the University Health Structural Heart and Valve Center, our collaborative and expert team of specialists provide advanced, patient-centered care for those diagnosed with complex valvular and structural heart diseases.

Structural Heart and Valve Disease

Our specialists can diagnose and treat a wide range of structural heart and valve diseases, including:

• Aortic regurgitation
• Aortic stenosis
• Atrial septal defect (ASD)
• Mitral regurgitation
• Mitral stenosis
• Patent foramen ovale (PFO)
• Pulmonic valve stenosis
• Pulmonic valve regurgitation
• Tricuspid regurgitation
• Tricuspid stenosis
• Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

Our Multidisciplinary Team

When you visit our center, you will be cared for by a multidisciplinary team, including:

• Interventional cardiologists
• Cardiothoracic surgeons
• Imaging specialists
• Cardiac anesthesiologists
• Mid-level providers

As a patient, you’ll also be assigned a valve clinic coordinator who will provide customized treatment based on your needs. 

Minimally Invasive Treatments

Once you’ve been diagnosed, your care team will collaborate with you to determine the best treatment plan for you. At our heart specialty center, you will have access to the latest, minimally invasive and surgical therapies, including:

• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
• Mitral clip (transcatheter edge-to-edge repair)
• Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR)
• Balloon aortic valvuloplasty (BAV) and balloon mitral valvuloplasty (BMV)

Our specialists can also perform a transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR), which is an alternative to open-heart surgery. We are the first to bring this cutting-edge treatment to South Texas.

Structural Heart Defect Repairs

In addition to valve interventions, our center treats a variety of structural and congenital heart defects using minimally invasive techniques, including:

• Atrial septal defect (ASD) repair
• Ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair
• Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure
• Patent ductus arteriorus (PDA)

These procedures are commonly used to prevent stroke, improve oxygenation and relieve symptoms such as shortness of breath or fatigue. 

Why University Health

At our center, we prioritize your long-term health during every visit.

From your first visit through recovery, we provide comprehensive support and education. We also work hard to minimize the number of visits, offering same-day testing for most patients.

In addition to our patient-centered care, we offer advanced imaging and diagnostics, along with access to clinical trials and innovative treatment options.

If you have been diagnosed with a structural heart condition or valve disease, talk to your primary care provider for a referral to our center. You can also call 210-358-0490 for more information.