Mitral Valve Chordae Repair
The facts of Mitral Valve Chordae Repair. We all know how incredibly important the heart is to the human body, without it, we cannot live. The heart responsible for pumping blood and oxygen in/out of our internal organs, if one part of the heart is not working properly, the issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible. The human heart is divided into four different ‘chambers’ and two different sides. All of the valves in the heart are very specific in the direction that they flow (one direction) and the Mitral Valve is located on the left side of the heart.
The Mitral Valve
Specifically is a part of the heart that receives newly oxygenated blood directly from the lungs themselves. When the Mitral Valve stops working in one direction, it is called either Mitral regurgitation or Mitral insufficiency. If the regurgitation is not that serious, it can typically be treated with prescribed medications. Oftentimes this type of issue may be found during a regular physical exam. If the Mitral Valve leak becomes significant though, it can lead to congestive heart failure, shortness of breath and even difficulty during regular exercising. If someone has this condition and it is not treated properly – it can lead to lung damage.
Next Steps
With Mitral Valve Chordae repair, it will ensure that the leaflets that are located within the Mitral Valve itself will line up properly and make the valve a one direction valve again. There will be no more concerns surrounding insufficiency of regurgitation and nine times out of ten, this will remove any issues. This is why it is most imperative to get your heart checked regularly because the sooner you catch this problem the higher the chances are for full recovery without damage to your lungs and heart.
