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mitral valve replacement surgery

mechanical mitral valve in heart and close-up of mechanical replacement valve.

mitral valve replacement surgery is typically an open-heart procedure. the damaged heart valve is removed and replaced with a new valve. there are two types of replacement valve: a mechanical heart valve made from plastic or metal or a bioprosthetic heart valve made from animal tissue.

current as of: october 2, 2023

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