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Thickened Mitral Valve Leaflets: What Should Patients Know?

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com – What does it mean when an echocardiogram shows a mildly thickened mitral valve leaflet? Is it a cause for concern? Could it lead to health risks or surgery? To answer these important questions, we spoke with Dr. Marc Gerdisch, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this video, Dr. Gerdisch explains what thickened mitral valve leaflets can indicate, how they relate to other cardiovascular conditions, and when to simply monitor versus take action. In this video, Dr. Gerdisch discusses: What thickened mitral valve leaflets can signal The potential link to myxomatous valve disease When thickening is a risk vs. a benign finding The importance of blood pressure and overall heart health How often follow-up echocardiograms may be needed If you would like to schedule an appointment or seek a second opinion with Dr. Marc Gerdisch, please call (317) 682-0089 or visit https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/s....