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Are the Heart Institute’s surgeons skilled in mitral valve repair?

April 26, 2017heart Institute Mitral Repair skilled Surgeons valve

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Are the Heart Institute’s surgeons skilled in mitral valve repair?

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All of the Heart Institute’s surgeons are warm proponents of mitral valve repair, rather than mitral valve replacement, when feasible. This translates to a repair frequency much higher than the national average, a statistic we are very proud of. Valve repair is not for everyone, though, and should only be attempted when it can be done safely and with good short- and long-term result.