Repairing the patient’s own valve is the best method, according to the guidelines. Arguing that damaged mitral valves cannot be repaired and that they have to be replaced with a mechanical or bio-prothesis valve is baseless. There are many clinics around the world, where almost all mitral valve regurgitations are repaired. Patients should prefer a team experienced specifically in mitral valve repair operations. Prof. Mustafa Guden’s success rate in all types of mitral valve repair operations is 98%. Only in 2% of the patients, he prefers to perform mitral valve replacement technique.
Advantages of Mitral Valve Repair compared to Vave Replacement
- Better short- and long-term life expectancy
- Improved life quality
- Better preserved cardiac functions
- Lower risk of infection and stroke
- No need for blood-thinner medication
