Expectations for Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery

Mitral Valve Replacement Expectations: An Overview

The success of your
 mitral valve replacement will depend on your individual situation, especially your overall health condition and the severity of your illness.
 
In most cases, the improvements in your pre-surgery symptoms should be very noticeable. Most patients recover fairly quickly, with the vast majority feeling much improved after their surgery. Only a few have no improvement or feel worse.
 
You will probably experience some general long-term changes in your physical ability as a result of the mitral valve replacement.
 
Because individual situations can vary, your doctor can discuss the expected results of your particular mitral valve replacement surgery.
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD