Mitral Valve Diseases and Treatments
The mitral valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle. It resembles a parachute made up of leaflets that open and close with each heartbeat. When open, they allow blood to pass from the atrium into the ventricle. When closed, they prevent blood from returning to the atrium.
A healthy mitral valve pumps blood in one direction from the atrium to the ventricle, and from the ventricle to the rest of the body. If the valve becomes damaged, surgery may be necessary to ensure proper blood flow through the heart.
The most common diseases of the mitral valve are:
- Mitral valve stenosis
- Mitral valve regurgitation
- Mitral valve prolapse
The surgeons at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute are leaders in mitral valve repair, particularly minimally invasive techniques. Learn about these state-of-the-art treatments for mitral valve disease.
