Heart Valve Program
The Nancy & Bill Thompson Heart Valve Center is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of valvular heart disease, including care for heart patients with conditions involving aortic, tricuspid or mitral valves. From mitral regurgitation to high-risk valve repair procedures and minimally invasive valve replacements, Hoag has the tools, the technology, the programs and the award-winning team of board-certified cardiologists and cardiac surgeons you need for heart valve disease.
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Nationally Rated, Locally Trusted
Nationally Rated for Aortic Valve Surgery & TAVR
For 2023-2024, U.S. News & World Report named Hoag a High-Performing Hospital — their highest distinction — in multiple cardiac disciplines, including Aortic Valve Surgery and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
View Hoag's Awards & AccreditationsHoag’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Team Earns Highest Distinction
Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute has earned the highest distinction possible, a three-star rating out of three stars, from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for isolated aortic valve replacement as well as isolated mitral valve replacement and repair.
Learn MoreFront-Runner in Robot-Assisted Heart Surgery
Hoag is one of the few institutions performing robotic heart surgery in Orange County and is designated a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery (COERS) by the Surgical Review Corporation. At Hoag, robotic-assisted heart valve treatment options include mitral valve repair, mitral valve replacement and tricuspid valve repair. Robotic surgery can provide superior outcomes with less pain, faster recovery and fewer complications.
Learn MoreDedicated Heart Valve Nurse Navigator
A diagnosis of a serious valve condition may often leave patients asking, “Where do I go from here?” At Hoag, we provide answers and much more through experienced clinical nurse navigators. Hoag’s clinical nurse navigator assists patients and their families, to help them access and navigate their care journey.
Meet the TeamConvenient Cardiac Rehabilitation to Help You Gain Your Confidence
Hoag’s cardiac rehabilitation program greatly benefit patients recovering from certain cardiovascular conditions as well as heart valve surgical repair or replacement. The comprehensive, physician-supervised program in Newport Beach and Irvine helps patients come back stronger through progressive physical exercise, risk factor modification, education and support. Hoag is with you at every step of your recovery.
Learn MoreHeart Valve Conditions
Heart Valve Patient Stories
People who have been on a journey similar to yours share their experiences to provide you with hope and insight as you embark on your road to wellness. Perhaps you’ll have a story of your own that will one day inspire others.
Hoag Gives Cardiac Patient a ‘Second Chance at Life’
Abi Basu and his wife traveled to India to perform a religious ritual honoring their deceased parents, but it was…
Read MoreHeart to Heart: Father and Son Firefighters Grateful to Hoag’s Cardiac Surgery Team
The nurse was impressed. Recuperating from robotic mitral valve repair surgery at Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute,…
Read MoreSurgical Aortic Valve Replacement Patient ‘Good as New’
For several years, Mike Barnes was told by internist William Fukuda, M.D. that he had a heart murmur that might…
Read MoreRobert Blayden Calls TAVR 'A Gift'
When Robert Blayden thinks about the circumstances of his valve replacement surgery – the timing, the hospital, the physicians –…
Read MoreValve Replacement Without Opening the Chest
Gary Whitener knew his heart was in trouble a few years ago when he would get winded climbing a flight…
Read MoreYour Heart Valve Experts
Hoag’s expert cardiovascular team includes highly trained cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and other specialists who work closely to diagnose and treat heart valve conditions, as well as other heart conditions. Together, this multidisciplinary team provides streamlined access to a full array of advanced cardiac care tailored to the individual.
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Read our latest news and lifestyle articles about heart valves at Hoag.
Hoag Hospital Brings Mitral Valve Replacement Option to OC, Recruits Patients for Long-Term Study
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach is recruiting patients for a long-term study designed to collect real-world clinical outcomes for a…
Read MoreHoag’s Cardiothoracic Surgery Team Earns Highest Distinction in Three Surgical Areas
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Nov. 29, 2023) – Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart and Vascular Institute has earned the highest distinction…
Read MoreWhat the Heart Wants: Hoag Offers Unique, Tailored Approach for Mitral Valve Care
The mitral valve is the gatekeeper between the left atrium and the left ventricle. When it works properly, it keeps…
Read MoreFrom ‘Disruptive Technology’ to Standard of Care: Celebrating 20 Years of TAVR
This year marks 2 decades since the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure was performed on an inoperable patient…
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