The mitral valve is one of four valves in the heart that keep blood flowing in the right direction. Each valve has flaps, called leaflets, that open and close once during each heartbeat.

In normal conditions, blood flows through an open mitral valve during diastole with contraction of the left atrium, and the mitral valve closes during systole with contraction of the left ventricle.

Jun 4, 2022 · Mitral valve disease refers to a group of conditions affecting the mitral valve in your heart. Mitral valve disease can be acquired (it develops over time as you get older) or …

Mitral valve disease can slow blood flow to/from the heart, but together, we can evaluate your risks,causes and symptoms associated with mitral disease and review the treatment options …

Oct 1, 2024 · Mitral valve disease occurs when the mitral valve in your heart doesn’t open or close properly. Learn how UPMC’s experts provide advanced mitral valve care.

BIDMC's Structural Heart Center treats patients with structural heart conditions like mitral valve disease to innovative therapeutic treatments. Learn more.

The mitral valve is located between the upper left heart chamber (left atrium) and the lower left heart chamber (left ventricle). A healthy mitral valve keeps your blood moving in the right …

Aug 12, 2024 · Your mitral valve sits between your upper and lower left heart chambers. It opens and closes to ensure blood flows in the correct direction at the right time.

Mitral valve stenosis (MVS) can sometimes be a cause of mitral regurgitation (MR) in the sense that a stenotic valve (calcified and with restricted range of movement) allows backflow …

Jun 27, 2024 · This article discusses mitral valve anatomy and function and the various types of mitral valve disease, diagnosis, and treatment.