Ask Mayo Clinic: The simple reasons why a valve surgery can be labeled ‘complex’
Jasmine Rodriguez
Jasmine Rodriguez
Bureau Chief · Syracuse, NY
Jasmine has over 15 years of journalism experience, starting her career at the Syracuse Post-Standard after graduating from Syracuse University. Her insightful leadership has guided reporting teams through several major local stories, earning her awards for investigative journalism. Jasmine is committed to highlighting underreported issues within the community while fostering a culture of transparency.
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Dear Mayo Clinic: My dad’s cardiologist told him he may need complex heart valve surgery. What makes heart valve surgery “complex,” and how do doctors decide whether a valve should be repaired or replaced?