Mitral
valve replacement surgery is an open-heart procedure. The damaged heart valve
is removed and replaced with a new valve. There are two types of replacement
valve: a mechanical heart valve made from plastic or metal (shown above) or a
bioprosthetic heart valve made from human or animal (usually pig) tissue.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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John A. McPherson, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology |
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Last Revised
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November 29, 2011 |
Last Revised:
November 29, 2011
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology & John A. McPherson, MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology