mitral valve
noun
: a cardiac valve consisting of two triangular flaps which allow only unidirectional blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle
called also bicuspid valve
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In cases of aortic valve disease or a leaky mitral valve, some physicians may advise surgical action even if there are no symptoms.
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Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The procedure offers an alternative to connecting the patient to a heart-lung machine and repairing or replacing the mitral valve in open-heart surgery.
—Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
But mitral valve repairs, a specialty of Lamelas’, are intricate procedures that include setup time and the actual surgery, said Keith Pelletier, a Connecticut healthcare consultant and former healthcare administrator.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 June 2024
In severe cases, mitral valve prolapse could lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke, according to the organization.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
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Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The procedure offers an alternative to connecting the patient to a heart-lung machine and repairing or replacing the mitral valve in open-heart surgery.
—Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
But mitral valve repairs, a specialty of Lamelas’, are intricate procedures that include setup time and the actual surgery, said Keith Pelletier, a Connecticut healthcare consultant and former healthcare administrator.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 June 2024
In severe cases, mitral valve prolapse could lead to serious complications such as heart attack and stroke, according to the organization.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
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“Mitral valve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mitral%20valve. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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