Mitral Valve Problems
Aug.05, 2009 in
Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease
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The mitral valve regulates the ?ow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle, the main pumping chamber that pumps blood out into the arteries. It is composed of two lea?ets supported by a ?ne structure of stringlike tissues attached to the heart muscles. The mitral valve may be affected by prolapse, regurgitation, […]