In some patients, especially those with narrowed mitral valves from rheumatic (scarlet) fever, repair of their valve is associated with a poor long term durability. For these patients replacement of their mitral valve offers an excellent solution.

Key Benefits

• Patients will usually experience an improvement in their shortness of breath and exercise ability.
• We use techniques to maintain the support structure of the valve which helps with heart function.

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