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Signs and Symptoms of Mitral Valve Issues

Find out how to identify the early signs and symptoms of mitral valve issues so you can prevent them from developing into congestive heart failure.
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Dr Robert Sally
Dr Robert Sally

 

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HealthBreak, brought to you by CHI Saint Joseph Health.

The mitral valve helps prevent blood from moving backwards in the heart. Dr. Robert Salley says the symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath and even congestive heart failure.

Robert Salley, MD, CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

A lot of patients who are having severe congestive heart failure have associated mitral valve problems [and] are told, "The only thing we can do is treat you with medicines." 

We can perform a repair or replacement. We are a highly-rated open heart center and we are a very highly-rated structural heart center. We do as many or more valves surgically as any surgical group in Central and Eastern Kentucky. 

The patients really can see a very rapid change in their exercise capacity, their ability to sleep, and the need for medications to control some of their symptoms.

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