Methods Of Treating Mitral Valve Prolapse

Valve Repair

In most cases, surgery is not recommended for mitral valve prolapse. The risks of heart surgery outweigh the risk of the imperfect valve. However, if symptoms are becoming worse, or if mitral valve regurgitation is excessive, a permanent surgical solution is on the table. In the case of mitral valve repair, the surgery can take several forms to make certain the valve closes tightly to prevent back-flow. The technique used will depend on the cause of the prolapse. In one technique, extra connective tissue is removed from the two flaps of the mitral valve. Annuloplasty is another technique where the annulus, the connective ring that attaches the flaps to the heart muscle, is tightened or replaced.

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