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.
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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.
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