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Grade 4 mitral valve prolapsus, need surgery. don't know yet if it can be repaired or replaced. what are the risks in both options? i am 52 .

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Valve surgery: Google mitral valve surgery. Generally we prefer repair if it is possible. Replacement is well established but besides surgical risk, the type of valve and possibly anticoagulants long term raise the risks somewhat.

Answered 3/2/2016

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