Medical articles of Mitral valve repair

While heart surgery is highly effective for both sexes, women often present with different clinical profiles than men, which necessitates a tailored approach to ensure the best possible long-term heal...

Barlow’s mitral valve disease is a condition affecting the heart’s mitral valve, which plays a vital role in controlling blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle. While it can sometimes r...

Mitral regurgitation (or leaky mitral valve) is a condition where the mitral valve in the heart does not close properly, allowing blood from the left ventricle to flow backwards into the left atrium a...

In 2025, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Association for Cardio Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) published updated guidelines on how to manage valvular heart disease. This article ex...

Both TAVI and Mitral TEER target structural heart disease, but are used to treat different valves and have distinct mechanisms. We find out more about these procedures.

Mitral valve regurgitation is a condition where the mitral valve does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward in the heart. This can strain the heart, leading to various symptoms and poten...

When the valves of the heart fail to seal properly, the blood begins to leak backwards in what is also known as ‘regurgitation’. In this article, a consultant cardiologist describes when leaking valve...

On hand to provide us with all the key nuggets of information regarding mitral valve repair is leading Bristol-based consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, Mr Franco Ciulli.

In the realm of cardiac surgery, innovation has long been synonymous with improved patient outcomes and enhanced quality of life. One such innovation that stands at the forefront of contemporary cardi...

The mitral valve is a heart valve that regulates blood flow between the left atrium and ventricle. Surgery may be necessary if the valve becomes diseased, causing leakage or obstruction. This can lead...