MITRAL VALVE REPLACEMENT

The procedure may be necessary if the mitral valve is working poorly. Surgical repair of the mitral valve is often possible, but sometimes the valve needs to be replaced.

Mitral valve stenosis and mitral valve regurgitation (also known as mitral insufficiency) are two different types of problems that might need valve replacement.

Both mitral stenosis and mitral regurgitation can result from general aging of the valve. Other causes of mitral valve disease include:

• Ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease)
• Infection of the heart valves
• Heart failure
• Rheumatic fever