MitraClip
Enjoy a more energetic life despite mitral regurgitation. Ask your doctor about MitraClip — a less invasive alternative to heart surgery at OSF HealthCare Cardiovascular Institute. This small device keeps blood flowing in the right direction through your heart.
MitraClip in Peoria, Illinois
You may receive MitraClip at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria You’ll stay in the hospital for only a day or two, and you can look forward to rapid relief from your symptoms.
What is mitral valve regurgitation?
Your heart’s mitral valve opens and closes to keep blood flowing forward through your heart. As you age, the valve’s flaps may stop fully closing. Also called mitral valve prolapse, this common condition lets blood leak backward into the heart. Your heart must then work harder to pump blood. You may feel fatigue, shortness of breath and unusual heartbeats. A leaky mitral valve can even lead to heart failure.
Talk to Your Doctor
Ask your cardiologist if MitraClip is a good option for you. Need a cardiologist? Search our provider directory and ask your primary care provider for a referral.