Can the mitral valve be repaired?

Recently, several consecutive mitral valvuloplasties have successfully repaired regurgitant mitral valves, avoiding valve replacement, saving money, and eliminating lifetime anticoagulation. Who can undergo mitral valve repair? First, degenerative valve lesions are suitable for mitral valve repair, and the results are better. Secondly, some patients with congenital heart disease, such as congenital mitral valve dysplasia and valve defects, also do well with valve repair. In addition, there are other factors that cause mitral valve lesions, as long as they are not rheumatic, most of them can be treated by mitral valve repair. For rheumatic mitral valve lesions, repair is not effective and has a high recurrence rate, and valve replacement is not recommended. How much does mitral valve repair cost? The cost of mitral valve repair at Nanjing First Hospital Hospital is about 50,000 – 55,000, which includes the cost of preoperative examination, hospitalization, surgical materials, intraoperative blood transfusion fees that may be required, etc. What do I need to pay attention to after mitral valve repair? Patients also need anticoagulation therapy for two to three months after mitral valve repair, and the experience of Nanjing First Hospital is three months. After that, patients do not need anticoagulation therapy. Strenuous activity is not recommended for three months after surgery to avoid bleeding. Daily life and diet are the same as normal life. It is recommended to come to the hospital to review any discomfort at any time within three months after surgery.