
November 2, 2022
Mitral Periprosthetic Leak
A mitral periprosthetic leak, or mitral periprosthetic regurgitation, is a condition in which the replacement valve between the upper and lower chamber of the left side of the heart (mitral valve) leaks severely, leading to shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the feet. These leaks are basically gaps, or defects, that typically form […]
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