Mitral Atresia
Mitral Atresia Causes
It is a congenital condition.
Mitral Atresia Definition
Mitral atresia is a congenital defect wherein the mitral valve is closed prohibiting the flow of blood between the two heart chambers.
Mitral Atresia Symptoms and Signs
Patients with the defect have small left heart ventricles, underdeveloped left heart ventricle, closed mitral valve, and shortness of breath. Infants with mitral atresia have feeding problems.