Structural & Valvular Heart Disease Care

Structural heart disease refers to defects in the heart’s valves, chambers, walls, or vessels. These conditions can be present from birth or develop later in life due to aging, infection, or other illnesses.

If you're fighting a heart issue, you're not alone. Our board-certified cardiologists at the International Heart Institute are here to help. Using the latest minimally invasive and catheter-based techniques, our experts can help effectively diagnose and treat complex heart conditions.

Why Choose Us for Structural Heart Care

• Specialized expertise: Our structural interventional cardiologists perform some of the most complex, high-volume cases in Southern California with outstanding results. You’ll be cared for by physicians who not only provide treatment but also publish research, present nationally and internationally, and train the next generation of heart specialists.
• Minimally invasive options: Whenever possible, we use minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures that avoid open-heart surgery. This approach offers faster recovery, less pain, lower risk of complications, and better long-term quality of life.
• Integrated, team-based care: Your care doesn’t rely on one doctor alone. Our team includes experts in interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, heart failure & transplant, advanced imaging, and cardiac anesthesia.
• Personalized treatment plans: We tailor treatment specifically to your needs, grounded in the latest research and best practices. Care plans are reviewed by a diverse heart team for safety and success.
• Regional referral center: We routinely receive urgent transfers and complex referrals from hospitals across Southern California and our region, giving us unmatched experience in managing the most challenging and advanced cases.
• Leading the way in heart care: We offer access to groundbreaking clinical trials, next-generation valve technologies, novel devices not widely available elsewhere, and more.

Services We Offer

Over the last decade, the field of structural and valvular heart care has advanced rapidly. By combining the latest technology with decades of experience, we can help you get treatments resulting in faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and less risk.  

Instead of open-heart surgery, you can benefit from minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures such as:

• Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
• Mitral transcatheter repair (MitraClip, PASCAL)
• Mitral transcatheter replacement
• Mitral transcatheter balloon valvuloplasty
• Tricuspid transcatheter repair (TriClip)
• Tricuspid transcatheter replacement (EVOQUE)
• Valve-in-valve transcatheter replacement, including bioprosthetic valve fracture
• Patent foramen ovale, atrial septal defect, and ventricular septal defect closure
• Paravalvular leak closure
• Left atrial appendage occlusion (Watchman, Amulet)
• Alcohol septal ablation
• Mechanical aspiration for intracardiac masses, including thrombus and vegetations
• Transcatheter electrosurgery including BASILICA, UNICORN, and LAMPOON procedures

Take the Next Step

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a heart valve or structural heart condition, our team is here to provide expertise, compassion, and advanced cardiovascular innovation. Make an appointment today.