University Of Virginia Health System Tests New Device For Mitral Valve Disease

... The mitral valve is an essential part of your heart. Matter of fact, you wouldn't exist without it. The valve is essentially a small, round hole with two flaps on the top and bottom. Its job is to open and close rapidly, regulating the flow of blood between the upper and lower chambers of the heart's left side- the main pumping chambers that send oxygen-rich red blood to your limbs and organs... click link for more info. ...