Mitral Valve Disease

The mitral valve separates the left upper and lower heart chambers (atrium and ventricle). In mitral valve disease, the valve may leak or become stiff and narrow. These conditions can cause shortness of breath, fatigue and congestive heart failure, which can lead to other serious heart problems.

Illustration showing normal mitral valve open and closed

Normal mitral valve function

 


 

The structure of the mitral valve is complex, and treating mitral valve disease requires a high level of expertise. The Frankel Cardiovascular Center’s Comprehensive Heart Valve Program is nationally renowned for mitral valve treatment. Our team includes several of the world’s leading mitral valve surgeons. Under our expert care, you’ll receive the right diagnosis and treatment options that best meet your needs.

Why Choose the Frankel Cardiovascular Center for Mitral Valve Disease Treatment?

Features of our mitral valve care include:

  • Expertise: In addition to being recognized as one of the best centers for mitral valve repair, three of our surgeons are recognized as Mitral Valve Repair Reference Surgeons. Among all centers to have received this award, no other has more than two surgeons with the highest level of proficiency in mitral valve repair.
  • Advanced procedures: We offer the most sophisticated treatments for the mitral valve, including new transcatheter approaches only available through clinical trials. Our participation in major clinical trials provides patients access to new treatment options not available at other centers in Michigan.
  • Patient-centered care: We know how important it is for patients and their families to receive personal care. More than 95% of our patients are extremely satisfied with their cardiovascular care at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center.

Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award

Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award 2023 Seal

Michigan Medicine is honored to be one of the first 5 medical centers recognized for best practices in heart valve repair with The Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center award. This award was initiated by the Mitral Foundation and the American Heart Association to assist patients and cardiologists in identifying hospitals with excellent processes and outcomes.

 

About Mitral Valve Disease

Mitral Valve Clinical Trials

Doctors at Frankel Cardiovascular Center are leading the development of new mitral valve treatments through clinical trial research. These trials offer less invasive procedures with excellent patient outcomes. For some new treatments, we are the only center in Michigan that offers clinical trial access for eligible patients.

Find out more about our clinical trials.

Make an Appointment

To schedule an evaluation with a Frankel Cardiovascular Center physician, call 888-287-1082. Or visit the Make a Cardiovascular Appointment page to learn what to expect when you call us.

Physicians: To refer a patient, call M-Line at 800-962-3555.