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A member asked:
When mitral valve repair is done on babies is it the same process a annupolsty ring is inserted the same way as adults?
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NO: Mv problems in a child is totally different in a child. The ring is rarely used as it may reduce growth. There are many mitral valve problems in a child related to defects.
Answered 9/15/2013
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