Mitral valve
The mitral valve is a small flap in the heart that stops blood flowing the wrong way. Problems with it can affect how blood flows around the body.
The main problems that affect the mitral valve are:
- mitral valve prolapse – the valve becomes too floppy
- mitral regurgitation – the valve leaks and blood flows the wrong way
- mitral stenosis – the valve does not open as wide as it should
These conditions can be serious, but they’re often treatable.
