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.
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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.
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