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Second Opinion with Joan Lunden
Heart Valve Replacement
Season 18
Episode 1803
Heart valve replacement is an area in medicine which has made great advancements and is a very common procedure. This procedure is 94-97% effective and can drastically increase the life expectancy of the patient.
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