Who is a candidate for MitraClip?
Good candidates for MitraClip include the elderly and people who have previously had heart surgery, says Nayab Zafar, MD, from Sunrise Hospital. Learn more about what makes a good candidate by watching this video.
How serious is mitral valve repair?
As with any surgical procedure, mitral valve surgery has risks. The most serious complications associated with mitral valve surgery include stroke, placement of a pacemaker, kidney failure, lung failure, and wound infection. Fortunately, these are unusual.
Can you live a normal life after a mitral valve replacement?
The results of the study showed that the life expectancy of mitral valve repair patients matched the average life expectancy at any age between 40-89. In the 20-39 year range, there were very few deaths limiting predictability, but survival also appears to be normative.
What are the risks of MitraClip?
The most common complications are bleeding, acute kidney failure, procedure-induced mitral stenosis, and an iatrogenic atrial septal defect with unknown clinical impact.
What is the difference between mitral valve and aortic valve?
Both Mitral Valve and Tricuspid Valve are situated between the atrium and the ventricles,thus termed as atrioventricular valves.
What is the role of the mitral valve?
Leaflets. The mitral valve has two leaflets.
Is Coumadin necessary after mitral valve repair?
Oct. 27, 2004 (Seattle) — Patients who are in sinus rhythm after mitral valve repair are not at risk for stroke and therefore do not require the standard three-month course of warfarin (Coumadin
Can doctors replace the mitral valve?
Treatment for mitral valve disease depends on the severity of your condition. Doctors may recommend surgery to repair or replace mitral valves for some people with mitral valve disease. Several surgical procedures exist to repair or replace mitral valves, including open-heart surgery or minimally invasive heart surgery.