Artificial heart valves are primarily intended for patients with severe heart valve disease. This can include conditions such as:

• Aortic stenosis: Narrowing of the aortic valve, which can lead to heart failure.
• Aortic regurgitation: Leaky aortic valve, allowing blood to flow backwards.
• Mitral stenosis: Narrowing of the mitral valve, which can lead to heart failure.
• Mitral regurgitation: Leaky mitral valve, allowing blood to flow backwards.
• Tricuspid stenosis: Narrowing of the tricuspid valve, which can lead to heart failure.
• Tricuspid regurgitation: Leaky tricuspid valve, allowing blood to flow backwards.

Target Populations:

• Adults: The majority of artificial heart valve recipients are adults.
• Children and adolescents: In some cases, children and adolescents may require artificial heart valves due to congenital heart defects or other conditions.