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The mitral valve(also called the bicuspid valve) separates the upper left heart chamber from the lower left heart chamber, and helps control blood flow through the heart.
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Introduction
The mitral valve (also called the bicuspid valve) separates the upper left heart chamber from the lower left heart chamber, and helps control blood flow through the heart.
Problems affecting the mitral valve
Problems with the mitral valve can make the heart less efficient at pumping blood around the body. Severe problems can lead to Heart failure (where the heart can no longer pump enough blood around th
Surgery for mitral valve problems
If you have a severe case of mitral regurgitation, mitral valve prolapse or mitral valve stenosis, you will usually need to have a heart valve operation. Most heart valve operations are performed und
