Glossary/Valve Disease

Mitral Valve Repair.

A surgical procedure that fixes a patient's own mitral valve rather than replacing it. Techniques include annuloplasty ring placement, leaflet resection, and chordal reconstruction. Repair is generally preferred over replacement when feasible.

Definition

What is mitral valve repair?

A surgical procedure that fixes a patient's own mitral valve rather than replacing it. Techniques include annuloplasty ring placement, leaflet resection, and chordal reconstruction. Repair is generally preferred over replacement when feasible.

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 Replacement
An open-heart procedure to remove a diseased mitral valve and replace it with a mechanical or bio...
Annuloplasty
A surgical technique used during valve repair in which a ring or band is sewn around the valve an...
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