Glossary/Anatomy

Mitral Valve.

The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle that has two leaflets (anterior and posterior). Prevents blood from flowing backward into the atrium when the ventricle contracts. The most commonly repaired heart valve.

Definition

What is mitral valve?

The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle that has two leaflets (anterior and posterior). Prevents blood from flowing backward into the atrium when the ventricle contracts. The most commonly repaired heart valve.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Mitral Regurgitation
A condition in which the mitral valve does not close tightly, allowing blood to flow backward int...
Mitral Valve Prolapse
A condition in which the mitral valve leaflets bulge (prolapse) into the left atrium during the h...
Mitral Valve Repair
A surgical procedure that fixes a patient's own mitral valve rather than replacing it. Techniques...
Chordae Tendineae
Thin, cord-like tendons that connect the mitral and tricuspid valve leaflets to the papillary mus...
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