Mitral stenosis
Alternate Names : Mitral valve obstruction
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Heart valve surgery - series
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Normal anatomy
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Indications
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Procedure, part 1
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Procedure, part 2
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Procedure, part 3
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Aftercare
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Heart valve surgery - series Indications
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Heart valve replacement may be recommended for: - narrowing of the heart valve (stenosis)
- leaking of the heart valve
Valve problems may be caused by infections (rheumatic fever) or birth defects and may cause heart failure (congestive heart failure) and infections (infective endocarditis). The surgery is done while the patient is deep-asleep and pain-free (general anesthesia). An incision is made through the breast bone (sternum).
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