Departments and specialties

Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery.

Research

Mayo Clinic researchers study new diagnostic tests and potential treatments for people with mitral valve regurgitation. Topics of research have included:

  • The most appropriate timing for mitral valve surgery for those with mitral valve regurgitation.
  • The prevalence of mitral valve regurgitation.
  • Reasons a valve may leak again.
  • Imaging tests for mitral valve regurgitation.
  • Treatment outcomes.
  • Advanced surgical techniques for mitral valve regurgitation such as robot-assisted surgery.

Read more about research in the Cardiovascular Research Center.

Publications

See a list of publications about mitral valve regurgitation by Mayo Clinic authors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.