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What is the normal are of the mitral valve?
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Left ventricle: It passes thru the valve to get into the left ventricle.
Answered 11/16/2011
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Mitral valve: The mitral valve has to open properly to let blood flow into the left ventricle from the atrium. If it doesn't, we call this stenosis. It has to close to keep the blood flowing toward the body, if it doesn't we call this regurgitation or insufficiency. Either or both problems can exist with the valve if its abnormal. Insufficiency is more common.
Answered 3/31/2013
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