Overview
Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
The mitral valve regulates blood moving in one direction from the left atrium to the left ventricle. This is just like a door linking your heart. It is responsible for preventing blood from flowing backward; this means blood will only move from the lungs to the heart and from the heart to the body. So, when this valve gets damaged or it’s not closing completely, then it can give rise to one of two conditions. These are mitral stenosis, which is a narrowing in size, and mitral valve leak (regurgitation), where the mitral valve does not close properly, and blood flow occurs in the backward direction. Furthermore, it can also hurt the lungs. It has an impact on our day-to-day life, and if not resolved, then it can cause heart problems.
Hence, an interventional cardiologist in Jaipur advises either mitral valve repair or mitral valve replacement as per the situation. Depending on the patient’s condition, the procedure is done either as an open-heart surgery or using a minimally invasive technique. You can also contact a mitral valve specialist in Jaipur for guidance and information.