Redefining acute MI: the potential impact on rehabilitation services

January 2004    Volume 11, Issue 1   Br J Cardiol 2004;11:39-41

Authors:
Mark Snowden

We summarise the natural history and pathophysiology of mitral valve stenosis and regurgitation. The indications for surgery, and the various surgical options including mitral valvotomy, mitral valve repair and mitral valve replacement with bioprosthetic and mechanical valves are discussed. The results of surgery for mitral valve disease in the UK are summarised.

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