Structural Heart Care in Ohio
Restoring the regular function of your heart
Age, injury or infection can alter the precise function of your heart. Our team of interventional cardiologists and surgeons take an equally precise approach to repair the damage and restore your health — helping you make a faster return to everyday life.
Structural heart conditions we treat
- Aortic stenosis
Stiffening of the aortic valve that narrows the valve opening, making the heart work harder to pump blood. This is one of the most common but most serious structural heart problems.
- Aortic regurgitation
Blood leaking backward into the heart due to the aortic valve not closing completely.
- Chronic total occlusion
Completely blocked arteries of the heart. Reopening these vessels can relieve chronic chest pain and shortness of breath.
- Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
Abnormal thickening of the septal heart muscle.
- Left atrial appendage occlusion
A treatment to reduce the risk of left atrial appendage blood clots from entering the bloodstream.
- Mitral regurgitation
Blood leaking backward into the heart due to the mitral valve not closing completely.
- Mitral stenosis
Stiffening of the mitral valve that narrows the valve opening, often caused by rheumatic fever. This can cause fluid buildup and shortness of breath.
- Tricuspid regurgitation
When the valve between the two right heart chambers doesn't close properly and blood leaks backward.
What to expect during your first visit
Physician referrals
When your physician refers you to the Structural Heart Program, one of our coordinators will contact you to schedule your first visit.
Laboratory testing
You may need to complete laboratory testing or provide blood samples before your first visit. Your coordinator will select a lab location that is convenient for you.
Care team meeting
On the day of your appointment, you will meet with our care team, which includes a nurse, nurse practitioner, cardiologist and surgeon.
Additional diagnostic testing
We will likely perform additional diagnostic testing, which can include lab work, heart imaging and CT scans. We try to schedule these tests on the same day as your visit.
Appointment length
Your complete appointment may last a few hours. Your coordinator will let you know how long your visit is expected to be.
Additional appointments
Depending on your treatment plan, we may schedule additional appointments during your first visit.
Our structural heart clinic locations
Two types of clinics provide easy access to a team of experts who can evaluate your symptoms and personalize your treatment plan for the best possible outcome.