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Condition: Valvular Heart Disease

In valvular heart disease, one or more valves of the heart do not work the way it should. This could include the heart valve(s) becoming narrowed or leaky.

The heart has four valves associated with the four chambers of the heart. When each of the four chambers of the heart contracts, the associated valve opens to allow blood to go forward. When a heart chamber relaxes to fill up with blood again, the associated valve closes so blood does not flow backward. In adults, valvular heart disease is more likely to occur in the left heart as the left heart generates much higher pressures than the right.

It is possible for either the aortic or mitral valve on the left to become narrowed (stenotic) or leaky (regurgitant). A narrowed valve leads to an increase in pressure, and a leaky valve leads to extra work to make up for the blood that flows backward. These conditions can cause you to:

  • Pass out/faint
  • Develop chest pain
  • Develop heart failure
  • Have irregular heart action
  • Have a stroke

Treatment for the disease varies depending on individual cases. It may only require you to be closely followed by a doctor or may require surgery to repair or replace a valve. After you see one of our valvular heart specialists, a determination will be made for treatment and whether additional imaging studies are needed.

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  • Providers
  • Locations
  • Areas of Expertise
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Treatments and Procedures Related to Valvular Heart Disease

UAMS providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Cardiac CT
  • Heart Valve Repair and Replacement

Providers Treating Valvular Heart Disease

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Valvular Heart Disease. Review each provider for availability.

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Subhi J. Al'Aref, M.D.

Subhi J. Al'Aref, M.D. Interventional Cardiologist

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Michael J. Angtuaco, M.D.

Michael J. Angtuaco, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Sylvia S.O. Angtuaco, M.D.

Sylvia S.O. Angtuaco, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Thomas H. Best, M.D.

Thomas H. Best, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Elijah H. Bolin, M.D.

Elijah H. Bolin, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Renee A. Bornemeier, M.D.

Renee A. Bornemeier, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Cynthia M. Carpenter, CNP

Cynthia M. Carpenter, CNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Harrison L. Cobb, M.D.

Harrison L. Cobb, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Joshua A. Daily, M.D.

Joshua A. Daily, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Srikant Das, M.D.

Srikant Das, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Amy M. Dossey, M.D.

Amy M. Dossey, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Brian K. Eble, M.D.

Brian K. Eble, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Eudice E. Fontenot, M.D.

Eudice E. Fontenot, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Elizabeth A. Frazier, M.D.

Elizabeth A. Frazier, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Kevin  A. Hinkle, M.D.

Kevin A. Hinkle, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Kenneth R. Knecht, M.D.

Kenneth R. Knecht, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Sam M. Lee, M.D.

Sam M. Lee, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Angela J. Lowe, CNP

Angela J. Lowe, CNP Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Shae A. Merves, M.D.

Shae A. Merves, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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W. Robert Morrow, M.D.

W. Robert Morrow, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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M. Michele Moss, M.D.

M. Michele Moss, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Markus S. Renno, M.D.

Markus S. Renno, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Paul M. Seib, M.D.

Paul M. Seib, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Allison M. Shaw-Devine, M.D.

Allison M. Shaw-Devine, M.D. Cardiologist

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Barry F. Uretsky, M.D. Interventional Cardiologist

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Dala Zakaria, M.D.

Dala Zakaria, M.D. Pediatric Cardiologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Valvular Heart Disease

Note that the treatment of Valvular Heart Disease may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Arkansas Children’s Hospital

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Exterior of Outpatient Center

Cardiology Clinic (Part of Heart Center)

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 2H
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic (Part of Heart Center)

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 2H
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-8000
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Exterior of Outpatient Center

Heart Center

4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 2H
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-5311
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Areas of Expertise for Valvular Heart Disease

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Adult Heart Care

Trust your heart to the expert cardiologists, interventional cardiologists and heart surgeons here at UAMS. Your heart is safe in their expert hands.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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