Our Medical Team
Cardiothoracic Surgeons Cardiovascular Diseases- Dr Steven Borzak, MD
- Dr Alexander Chernobelsky, MD
- Dr Dan Deac, MD
- Dr Norman Erenrich, MD
- Dr Robert Fishel, MD
- Dr Mark Freher, MD
- Dr Brian Galbut, MD
- Dr Meir Gare, MD
- Dr Joshua Gottsegen, MD
- Dr Charles Harring, MD
- Dr Richard Kachel, MD
- Dr Rizwan Karatela, MD
- Dr Joshua Kieval, MD
- Dr Prasad Konda, MD
- Dr Stephen Krasner, MD
- Dr Michael Lakow, MD
- Dr Marc Levine, MD
- Dr Lawrence Lovitz, MD
- Dr Arletta Marunowska, MD
- Dr Jay Midwall, MD
- Dr Albert Musaffi, MD
- Dr Walter Pinedo, MD
- Dr Michael Ray, MD
- Dr Mark Rothenberg, MD
- Dr Diego Sadler, MD
- Dr Benjamin Saketkhou, MD
- Dr Gary Shifrin, MD
- Dr Mark Simon, MD
- Dr Jeffrey Sutton, MD
- Dr Roberto Von Sohsten, MD
- Dr Hedayatollah Zaghi, MD
Mitral Valve Repair
The South Florida Valve Institute at JFK Medical consists of a team that is able to repair (rather than replace) the valve. For our patients, that means they have a better quality of life, usually without the need of anti-coagulation medication. Ultimately, survival rates are higher with mitral valve repair when compared to replacement.
Our Team
Our skilled multi-disciplinary team includes:
What is Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a common, usually benign heart disorder. The mitral valve controls blood flow between the upper (atrium) and lower (ventricle) chambers on the left side of the heart. Normally, blood should only flow in one direction, from the upper chamber into the lower chamber. In MVP, the valve flaps don't work properly; part of the valve balloons into the atrium, which may be associated with blood flowing in the wrong direction, or leaking back into the atrium. Learn more
What is Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
Mitral regurgitation is the leaking of blood from the left ventricle across the mitral valve, and into the left atrium. The flow of blood pumped by the heart is controlled by one-way valves. These valves assure that blood moves in only one direction. When the mitral valve leaks, some of the blood that should be pumped into the body instead goes backward into the left atrium. If the amount of blood that leaks is severe, mitral regurgitation can be a serious condition that requires care from your doctor. The sooner it is treated, the more favorable the outcome. Your cardiologist can help you determine the optimal time and method for your treatment.
Repair Vs. Replacement
There are several treatment options available for a leaky valve including mechanical replacement, bio-prosthetic replacement, and repair. Emerging research indicates there are significant advantages to saving the natural valve with a repair procedure whenever possible.
Our patients have access to an experienced team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and rehabilitation specialists.
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Seminar For more information on upcoming mitral valve lectures or to register, call 1-800-616-1927
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