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What hospital in the US performs the largest number of mitral valve repairs?
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∙ 16y ago
I believe the hospital in the US performing the largest number of mitral valve repairs is the Cleveland Clinic.
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∙ 16y ago
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Where can someone get a mitral valve replacement done?
You can get a mitral valve replacement done at a surgical institute or hospital by a qualified surgeon. You can learn more about mitral valve replacement online at the Wikipedia.
What are the largest valves in the heart?
tricuspid and mitral
Abnormal narrowing of the opening of the mitral valve is known as mitral?
Mitral stenosis
What is mitral commissurotomy?
Mitral commissurotomy is used to repair mitral stenosis associated with rheumatic disease.
What is the medical term meaning narrowing of the mitral valve?
Mitral stenosis is the medical term meaning narrowing of the mitral valve.
What is mitral insufficiency?
Mitral insufficiency is a disorder of the heart in which the mitral valve does not close properly. It is also called mitral regurgitation and more info can be found here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitral_regurgitationMitral
What is the medical term meaning backflow of blood through the mitral valve?
Mitral regurgitation is backflow of blood through the mitral valve.
What is mitral facies in mitral stenosis?
big eyes, malar flashes
How do heart attacks affect the mitral valve?
Heart attacks that damage the structures that support the mitral valve are a common cause of mitral valve insufficiency. Myxomatous degeneration can cause a "floppy" mitral valve that leaks.
What valve sound heard at base of the heart?
The mitral, or bicuspid valve
The mitral valve is closed when?
The mitral valve is closed when the left ventricle is contracting.
What are the normal results of mitral valve replacement?
Patients treated by mitral valve repair for mitral insufficiency can expect improved myocardial function and relief of symptoms.
