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Mitral Valve

Mitral valve problems — a leaking (regurgitant) or narrowed valve — can often be repaired rather than replaced, and some patients qualify for catheter-based options like MitraClip. Learn what to ask before you decide.

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Patient Education

Recovery After Heart Valve Surgery: A Surgeon's Honest Timeline

A cardiac surgeon walks you through what genuinely happens after valve replacement or repair — from the ICU to the day you feel like yourself again. Practical, honest, and free of false promises.

Rahul R. Handa, MDJuly 26, 2026

Treatment Options

MitraClip and Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair: A Cardiologist's Guide for Patients

MitraClip offers a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for certain patients with leaky mitral valves. Here is what you need to know about who qualifies, how it works, and what outcomes to expect.

Sandeep M. Patel, MDJuly 23, 2026

Treatment Options

MitraClip and Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair: What Patients Need to Know Before Saying Yes

A fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist explains how MitraClip and edge-to-edge mitral repair work, who benefits most, and why understanding the nuances of transcatheter mitral valve repair matters before you commit to a procedure.

Sandeep M. Patel, MDMay 4, 2026

Second Opinion

Weighing mitral valve repair or replacement?

Before you consent, a cardiac surgeon and a cardiologist independently review your records and deliver an unbiased written second opinion — typically within 24 hours.

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