Mitral valve disease:
The most common problems affecting the mitral valve are the inability for the valve to completely open (stenosis) or close (regurgitation).

When the mitral valve doesn't open properly (stenosis), blood flow through the left atrium to the left ventricle is reduced. As a result, the amount of blood bringing oxygen from the lungs is reduced, which can make you feel tired and short of breath. The volume and pressure from blood remaining in the left atrium increases which then causes the left atrium to get bigger and fluid to build up in your lungs.

Valve Repair - consists of repairing the leaflets or chordae so that the valve opens and closes correctly and putting a reinforcing ring around the edge of the valve to help it maintain the proper size and shape.
o Valve Replacement - consists of replacing the valve with an artificial tissue valve or, less often, a mechanical valve.

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