Anatomy of the heart

You have been told you have a new heart murmur…

What are the symptoms from a Leaking Mitral valve?

Does mitral leakage require treatment? A discussion on treatment indications

The leaking Degenerative mitral valve

The most common form

Ischemic mitral valve disease, When blockages cause leakage

FUNCTIONAL MITRAL VALVE DISEASE

When heart enlargement causes leakage

Infectious mitral valve disease or Endocarditis

The tight mitral valve or mitral stenosis

Rheumatic mitral valve disease an old problem causes leakage

Mitral Annular Calcification

MAC

SURGICAL TREATMENT of the Leaking Mitral Valve

Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery The Right Minithoracotomy or Keyhole approach

Repair of the leaking mitral valve

MINIMALLY INVASIVE MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT

Biological or Mechanical valves?

Minimally invasive mitral Surgeons

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LINKS TO TRUSTED ASSOCIATIONS

Resources for those who wish to be better informed on mitral valve disease