Mitral Valve Replacement

The mitral valve plays a vital role in ensuring smooth blood flow within the heart. When this valve malfunctions, it can significantly impact your heart's ability to pump blood efficiently. At Plexus Heart Surgery Centre, we understand the importance of addressing mitral valve problems promptly. Our team of highly-skilled cardiac surgeons specializes in performing mitral valve replacement surgery, utilizing advanced techniques to restore optimal heart function and improve your quality of life.

Understanding Mitral Valve Disease:

Mitral valve disease can occur due to various reasons, including:
- Mitral stenosis: The valve leaflets become narrowed, restricting blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
- Mitral regurgitation: The valve leaflets don't close properly, causing blood to leak back into the left atrium.

Symptoms of Mitral Valve Disease:

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, consult a cardiologist for prompt evaluation:

- Shortness of breath, especially during exertion
- Fatigue
- Chest pain or tightness
- Irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
- Swollen ankles or feet (in severe cases)

Treatment Options for Mitral Valve Disease:

Depending on the severity of your condition, our cardiologists may recommend either valve repair or valve replacement surgery.

Mitral Valve Repair: When possible, our surgeons prioritize minimally invasive techniques to repair the malfunctioning valve, preserving your native valve tissue and promoting faster recovery.
Mitral Valve Replacement: If repair is not feasible, our surgeons offer advanced surgical techniques for mitral valve replacement. We utilize various types of replacement valves, including mechanical and bioprosthetic valves, to find the most suitable choice for you.

- Our surgeons are highly skilled in performing minimally invasive mitral valve replacement procedures whenever possible.
- These techniques involve smaller incisions, reduced tissue trauma, and quicker recovery times compared to traditional open-heart surgery.
- In some cases, depending on the complexity of your condition, traditional open-heart surgery might be necessary.
- During both minimally invasive and traditional approaches, our surgeons access the heart and carefully replace the malfunctioning mitral valve with a new artificial valve, ensuring smooth blood flow within your heart.

If you're experiencing symptoms of mitral valve disease, don't hesitate to seek medical attention. Schedule a consultation with our expert cardiologists at Plexus Heart Surgery Centre to discuss your condition and explore treatment options, including mitral valve replacement surgery.