Ask the Heart Doctor: Mitral Valve

Ask the Heart Doctor: Mitral Valve

April 21, 2026 · 22 min

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Cleveland Clinic heart experts discuss mitral valve disease, its diagnosis, and treatment options.

Cleveland Clinic heart experts explain mitral valve disease: what regurgitation (leakage) and stenosis (narrowing) are, how they’re found with an ultrasound of the heart and when treatment may be needed. Learn why regular follow-up matters, even if you feel fine, and how today’s treatment options - from minimally invasive surgery to catheter-based procedures - can help you get back to living a full, active life. Learn more about our heart experts: Cardiothoracic surgeon Marc Gillinov, MD - h...

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