Question 1

what is the definition or description of: mitral valve repair?

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Not a replacement: Mitral valve repair refers to an operation to correct dysfunction of the mitral valve using tissues of the valve itself rather than replacing the valve with an artificial valve.   Often a prosthetic ring is sutured around the valve to support it.  Repair is usually done for a leaking valve - mitral regurgitation.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: mitral valve replacement?

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See below: The mitral valve is a valve between the left atrium and left ventricle.  When the heart squeezes to pump blood to the body, this valve prevents blood from backing up into the lungs.  When this valve is malfunctioning, surgeons can either repair or replace the valve.   The valve can be replaced with either a mechanical or a tissue valve.  This is called mitral valve replacement or repair.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: mitral valve prolapse?

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MVP is: The most common valvular abnormality whereby the mitral value is abnormally displaced upwards into the upper chamber of the heart during the contraction phase of the heart muscle.  Causes of multiple and there are different grades of severity.  It is diagnosed by echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart).  Symptoms include anxiety, palpitations, chest pain, and or exercise intolerance.

Question 4

where is the mitral valve located?

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Left heart: In the left side of the heart between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

Question 5

is the mitral valve normally closed?

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Yes, during systole: And, no, during diastole.

Question 6

how did the mitral valve get its name?

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Mitral valve: The mitral valve got its name because its shape is similar to that of a bishop's miter.

Question 7

what can cause mitral valve thickening?

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Mitral valve: The mos common reason is the process of aging. It is common to see in octogenarians thick mitral valve leaflets. In young individuals can be seen as consequesnce of rheumatic fever.

Question 8

how many flaps does the mitral valve have?

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Two: The mitral valve is bi-valved and is between the left atrium and left ventricle.

Question 9

is there another name for the mitral valve?

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None: The mitral valve keeps blood flowing in one direction from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Question 10

what is an obstructive lesion in the mitral valve?

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Obstruction of flow: Deformity of mitral valve due to rheumatic fever or calcium built up causing obstruction of blood flow.

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