The UM Heart and Vascular Center specializes in the treatment of mitral valve disease. Research shows that for patients with leaking or narrowed valves, mitral valve repair is preferable to replacement. A repair approach offers higher survival rates, no long-term use of blood thinners, and a lower risk of mortality, infection and stroke. Our team of experts at the UM Heart and Vascular Center are dedicated to finding a way to salvage your valve, restore its function and protect your heart. For m