MercyOne Iowa Heart Center Valve Clinic

The experts at the MercyOne Iowa Heart Valve Clinic help people with heart valve problems, like valves that are too narrow or don’t close properly. These issues can make your heart work too hard and may lead to serious health problems if not treated.

Our structural heart team includes heart doctors, surgeons and nurse coordinators who work together to find the best treatment for you—whether it’s medication, monitoring, or valve repair or replacement. Conditions treated include aortic valve stenosis (narrow valve), mitral valve regurgitation (leaky valve) and structural heart valve problems.  

Structural Heart Program Services:

• Expert evaluation using advanced imaging
• Transcatheter aortic valve repair -TAVR
• Transcatheter mitral valve repair – TMVR (MitraClip)
• Left atrial appendage closure (to help prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation)
• Surgical valve repair or replacement
• Personalized care plans
• Team-based approach with your safety and comfort in mind
• Research clinical trials  

Our goal is to help your heart work better so you can stay active and feel your best.

Structural Heart Program Services

Our Structural Heart Program focuses on treating problems with the heart’s structure—like valves, walls, and chambers—using advanced, less invasive procedures.

These conditions often affect how blood flows through the heart. Our team uses the latest technology to help improve your heart’s function without open-heart surgery.

Common Conditions We Treat:

• Aortic stenosis (narrow valve)
• Mitral regurgitation (leaky valve)
• Atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO)
• Left atrial appendage closure (to help prevent stroke in atrial fibrillation)
• Paravalvular leaks (around old valve implants)

Minimally Invasive Treatments We Offer:

• TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
• TMVR (Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair/Replacement)
• MitraClip for mitral valve repair
• Watchman™ device to reduce stroke risk in AFib
• ASD/PFO closure
• Valve-in-valve procedures for patients with prior valve replacements

Why Choose Us:

• Multispecialty team approach
• Personalized treatment plans
• Less downtime and faster recovery
• Cutting-edge imaging and technology

Our goal is to help you feel better and stay active—with less risk and a quicker return to everyday. For more information or to make a referral to the Valve Clinic, call 515-633-3502.