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What is the definition of Congenital Mitral Malformation?
Congenital mitral malformation refers to various mitral valve abnormalities that are present at birth. The mitral valve is made of leaf-like flaps and is situated between the upper left chamber (atrium) and lower left chamber (ventricle) of the heart. There are three main types of mitral valve abnormalities: 1) mitral valve prolapse (when one or both mitral valve flaps do not close properly), 2) mitral valve regurgitation (when the mitral valve does not close and allows blood to leak back into the left atrium from the left ventricle), and 3) mitral valve stenosis (when the mitral valve becomes narrow or tight). Many individuals born with mitral valve malformations also have other heart defects.
What are the symptoms of Congenital Mitral Malformation?
Some individuals with congenital mitral malformation may not have any symptoms, or the symptoms may occur later in life. When symptoms of congenital mitral malformation occur, these may include fatigue upon exertion, chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing, rapid breathing, bluish or greyish color of the skin, lips, and fingernails (cyanosis), trouble eating or gaining weight (failure to thrive), swelling of body tissue or organs, abnormal heart rhythms, such as palpitations or other arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure), and heart failure.
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What are the current treatments for Congenital Mitral Malformation?
Treatment for congenital mitral malformation depends on how severe the condition may be and whether or not the individual is experiencing symptoms. While some patients with congenital mitral malformation may only need monitoring, others may need surgical repair or replacement of the mitral valve. Some patients with congenital mitral malformation may need to undergo balloon valvuloplasty to open the mitral valve.
Who are the top Congenital Mitral Malformation Local Doctors?
Advanced in Congenital Mitral Malformation
Dr. Puneet K. Khanna
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
Advanced in Congenital Mitral Malformation
Dr. Puneet K. Khanna
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

Eisenhower Medical Center

39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
Rancho Mirage, CA 
760-837-8767
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Puneet Khanna is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Khanna has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Malformation. Their top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Claire G. Boccia-Liang
Experienced in Congenital Mitral Malformation
Dr. Claire G. Boccia-Liang
Cardiology
Experienced in Congenital Mitral Malformation
Dr. Claire G. Boccia-Liang
Cardiology

Practice Associates Medical Group

100 Madison Ave, 
Morristown, NJ 
973-971-5596
Languages Spoken:
English
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Claire Boccia-Liang is a Cardiologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Boccia-Liang and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Eisenmenger Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, and Arrhythmias.

 
 
 
 
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Sandra P. Fallon
Distinguished in Congenital Mitral Malformation
Dr. Sandra P. Fallon
Cardiology
Distinguished in Congenital Mitral Malformation
Dr. Sandra P. Fallon
Cardiology
3201 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 205, 
Santa Monica, CA 
310-453-4455
Experience:
43+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Sandra Fallon is a Cardiologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Fallon has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mitral Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Mitral Malformation, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, and Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.

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