1. Leading the way to advanced heart care
Top 5 questions to ask your doctor.
If you have been diagnosed with a heart valve condition, the answers to these questions
will help you take an active role and make informed decisions about your treatment.
1. What is the nature of my valve problem?
2. What are the options for treatment?
3. Why would I need to replace or repair the valve?
4. What are the risks and benefits of the procedure?
5. hat can I expect in terms of recovery time and
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return to normal activities?
At The University of Kansas Hospital’s Heart Valve Center,
we provide the answers that ensure you know what to expect
before, during and after your procedure.
Call 913.588.1227 for more information visit kumed.com/heartvalve.

2. Recognized for heart
care excellence. 3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160
The University of Kansas Hospital’ heart and heart
surgery program ranked #24 on U.S. News World
Report’s 2012-13 Best Hospitals list and has been
named among the nation’ top 50 hospitals for
six consecutive years.
We offer patients more options by providing every
heart valve treatment, both surgical and nonsurgical,
available today. Our patients experience shorter
hospital stays, faster recoveries and better outcomes.
Why would you go anywhere else?
Call 913.588.1227 to schedule an appointment,
receive a second opinion or speak with a nurse.
For more information visit kumed.com/heartvalve