Glossary/Valve Disease

Mitral Valve Replacement.

An open-heart procedure to remove a diseased mitral valve and replace it with a mechanical or bioprosthetic valve. Typically performed when repair is not feasible due to the extent of valve damage.

Definition

What is mitral valve replacement?

An open-heart procedure to remove a diseased mitral valve and replace it with a mechanical or bioprosthetic valve. Typically performed when repair is not feasible due to the extent of valve damage.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Mitral Valve Repair
A surgical procedure that fixes a patient's own mitral valve rather than replacing it. Techniques...
Bioprosthetic Valve
A replacement heart valve made from animal tissue (usually pig or cow). Bioprosthetic valves typi...
Mechanical Valve
A replacement heart valve made from durable synthetic materials such as carbon and titanium. Mech...
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