If the heart is extremely weakened, the risk of conventional valve replacement surgery may be prohibitive. There are no non-invasive surgical treatments in this situation. However, there are medicines that can be used in patients with leaky aortic valves that can help the symptoms and keep the damage from progressing. Your father should definitely be evaluated for surgery at a center that is experienced with high risk valve replacement. I wish your father the best of luck.
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