Transcatheter Heart Valve Clinic

Location

Room 5258, Ward 5C/D, Providence Building, St. Paul's Hospital

If you need help locating us, please ask one of our hospital volunteers to direct you.

About this clinic

Heart valves can become tight or leaky over time. It can cause people to feel short of breath, chest pain, very tired or faint. For some people, the risks of open-heart surgery are too high. "Transcatheter" refers to treating a diseased valve by inserting a small plastic tube in the leg or chest instead of using open heart surgery.

The Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) Clinic at St. Paul’s is for people with one or more heart valves that do not work properly. This is where you can learn about treatment options and resources. The THV Clinic aims to help you decide if this type of procedure might be an option for your condition.

Advances in treatments for heart disease are all thanks to medical research. While participating in research is a decision you should make in consultation with your care team, there is much activity in this field. Please ask us about our research programs if you’re interested.

By taking part in research, you can help us all learn more about heart disease and find better ways to help people like you live and thrive. Even if you don't benefit directly, your participation can help care for future patients.

The following clinical trials are currently enrolling volunteers. Please ask your care team for more information. You can also contact the research team listed on each study or trial. For other information about research at Providence Health Care, please visit  Providence Research.