What is Mitral valve replacement?
Category: Surgeries
Mitral valve replacement is a cardiac surgery procedure in which a patient’s mitral valve is replaced by a different valve. There are two primary types of artificial mitral valves, a metal or mechanical valve and a tissue valve or biological valve.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitral valve disorder | 12 | 0 | |
| Mitral valve regurgitation | 5 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Duration
Stopped having Mitral valve replacement
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 5 |
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