"I can finally breathe again thanks to a minimally-invasive
mitral valve surgery.  I was in the hospital for just 2 days!"

"I can finally breathe again thanks to a minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery.  And, I was in the hospital for just 2 days!"

"I can finally breathe again thanks to a minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery.  I was in the hospital for just 2 days!"

"I can finally breathe again thanks to a minimally-invasive mitral valve surgery.  And, I was in the hospital for just 2 days!"

- Charlotte Cummings, Mitral Valve Patient


- Charlotte Cummings, Mitral Valve Patient

- Charlotte Cummings
Mitral Valve Patient


"I can finally breathe again thanks to a minimally-invasive
mitral valve surgery.  I was in the hospital for just 2 days!"

- Charlotte Cummings, Mitral Valve Patient

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Let Mitral Valve Experts Care For Your Heart!

Let Mitral Valve Experts Care For Your Heart!

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Care For Your Heart!

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Care For Your Heart!

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Care For Your Heart!


Over 4 million people are diagnosed with mitral valve disease.  Sadly, this disease is often under-diagnosed and under-treated.  Research suggests that the earlier mitral valve disease is diagnosed and treated... The better!

In your area...  Northwestern Medicine is the #1-ranked Cardiology & Heart Surgery program in Illinois and the #7 Cardiology & Heart Surgery Program in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report.  To help patients with mitral valve disorders, Northwestern Medicine started the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute in 2004 which is now recognized as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center with mitral repair rates that exceed national benchmarks.

Over 4 million people are diagnosed with mitral valve disease.  Sadly, this disease is often under-diagnosed and under-treated.  Research suggests that the earlier mitral valve disease is diagnosed and treated... The better!

In your area...  Northwestern Medicine is the #1-ranked Cardiology & Heart Surgery program in Illinois and the #7 Cardiology & Heart Surgery Program in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report.  To help patients with mitral valve disorders, Northwestern Medicine started the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute in 2004 which is now recognized as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center with mitral repair rates that exceed national benchmarks.

Over 4 million people are diagnosed with mitral valve disease.  Sadly, this disease is often under-diagnosed and under-treated.  Research suggests that the earlier mitral valve disease is diagnosed and treated... The better!

In your area...  Northwestern Medicine is the #1-ranked Cardiology & Heart Surgery program in Illinois and the #7 Cardiology & Heart Surgery Program in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report.  To help patients with mitral valve disorders, Northwestern Medicine started the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute in 2004 which is now recognized as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center with mitral repair rates that exceed national benchmarks.

Over 4 million people are diagnosed with mitral valve disease.  Sadly, this disease is often under-diagnosed and under-treated.  Research suggests that the earlier mitral valve disease is diagnosed and treated... The better!

In your area...  Northwestern Medicine is the #1-ranked Cardiology & Heart Surgery program in Illinois and the #7 Cardiology & Heart Surgery Program in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report.  To help patients with mitral valve disorders, Northwestern Medicine started the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute in 2004 which is now recognized as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center with mitral repair rates that exceed national benchmarks.


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The experienced cardiovascular team at Northwestern Medicine uses leading-edge technology for diagnosing and treating mitral valve disorders.  At Northwestern Medicine, your care will be provided by world-renowned experts including Dr. Patrick McCarthy, Dr. Charles Davidson and their team of mitral valve experts.  To learn more or get a second opinion, please proceed to our online screener by clicking the button below.

The experienced cardiovascular team at Northwestern Medicine uses leading-edge technology for diagnosing and treating mitral valve disorders.  At Northwestern Medicine, your care will be provided by world-renowned experts including Dr. Patrick McCarthy, Dr. Charles Davidson and their team of mitral valve experts.  To learn more or get a second opinion, please proceed to our online screener by clicking the button below.

The experienced cardiovascular team at Northwestern Medicine uses leading-edge technology for diagnosing and treating mitral valve disorders.  At Northwestern Medicine, your care will be provided by world-renowned experts including Dr. Patrick McCarthy, Dr. Charles Davidson and their team of mitral valve experts.  To learn more or get a second opinion, please proceed to our online screener by clicking the button below.

The experienced cardiovascular team at Northwestern Medicine uses leading-edge technology for diagnosing and treating mitral valve disorders.  At Northwestern Medicine, your care will be provided by world-renowned experts including Dr. Patrick McCarthy, Dr. Charles Davidson and their team of mitral valve experts.  To learn more or get a second opinion, please proceed to our online screener by clicking the button below.


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"My life changed dramatically after a non-invasive
mitral valve repair.  I walked 4 miles yesterday!"

"My life changed dramatically after a non-invasive
mitral valve repair.  I walked 4 miles yesterday!"

"My life changed dramatically after a non-invasive
mitral valve repair.  I walked 4 miles yesterday!"

"My life changed dramatically after a non-invasive mitral valve repair.  I walked 4 miles yesterday!"

"My life changed dramatically after a non-invasive mitral valve repair.  I walked 4 miles yesterday!"


- Paul Powers, Mitral Valve Patient

- Paul Powers, Mitral Valve Patient

- Paul Powers, Mitral Valve Patient

- Paul Powers
Mitral Valve Patient

What Are My Treatment Options?
What Are MyTreatment Options?
What Are MyTreatment Options?

New, Safe & Effective Mitral Valve Treatments

To get you - or your loved one - the best care possible, the Northwestern Medicine team has developed several safe and effective treatments for mitral valve disease.  From mitral valve repair techniques to non-invasive catheter approaches, your treatment plan will be created specifically for you.

New, Safe & Effective Mitral Valve Treatments

New, Safe & Effective Mitral Valve Treatments

To get you - or your loved one - the best care possible, the Northwestern Medicine team has developed several safe and effective treatments for mitral valve disease.  From mitral valve repair techniques to non-invasive catheter approaches, your treatment plan will be created specifically for you.

To get you - or your loved one - the best care possible, the Northwestern Medicine team has developed several safe and effective treatments for mitral valve disease.  From mitral valve repair techniques to non-invasive catheter approaches, your treatment plan will be created specifically for you.

New, Safe & Effective
Mitral Valve Treatments

New, Safe & Effective
Mitral Valve Treatments

To get you - or your loved one - the best care possible, the Northwestern Medicine team has developed several safe and effective treatments for mitral valve disease.  From mitral valve repair techniques to non-invasive catheter approaches, your treatment plan will be created specifically for you.

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Medications
Medications may be prescribed to reduce symptoms of mitral valve disease. However, medications can not cure this disease.

Medications
Medications may be prescribed to reduce symptoms of mitral valve disease. However, medications can not cure this disease.

Medications
Medications may be prescribed to reduce symptoms of mitral valve disease. However, medications can not cure this disease.

Medications
Medications may be prescribed to reduce symptoms of mitral valve disease. However, medications can not cure this disease.

Medications
Medications may be prescribed to reduce symptoms of mitral valve disease. However, medications can not cure this disease.

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Mitral Valve Replacement
During this procedure, the diseased mitral valve is removed and replaced with a mechanical or a tissue valve.

Mitral Valve Replacement
During this procedure, the diseased mitral valve is removed and replaced with a mechanical or a tissue valve.

Mitral Valve Replacement
During this procedure, the diseased mitral valve is removed and replaced with a mechanical or a tissue valve.

Mitral Valve Replacement
During this procedure, the diseased mitral valve is removed and replaced with a mechanical or a tissue valve.

Mitral Valve Replacement
During this procedure, the diseased mitral valve is removed and replaced with a mechanical or a tissue valve.

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Mitral Valve Repair
A mitral valve repair may be performed to reconnect valve leaflets, fix broken chordae and/or remove excess tissue.

Mitral Valve Repair
A mitral valve repair may be performed to reconnect valve leaflets, fix broken chordae and/or remove excess tissue.

Mitral Valve Repair
A mitral valve repair may be performed to reconnect valve leaflets, fix broken chordae and/or remove excess tissue.

Mitral Valve Repair
A mitral valve repair may be performed to reconnect valve leaflets, fix broken chordae and/or remove excess tissue.

Mitral Valve Repair
A mitral valve repair may be performed to reconnect valve leaflets, fix broken chordae and/or remove excess tissue.

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Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR)
This procedure provides the benefits of a mitral valve repair without open-heart surgical techniques.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR)
This procedure provides the benefits of a mitral valve repair without open-heart surgical techniques.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR)
This procedure provides the benefits of a mitral valve repair without open-heart surgical techniques.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR)
This procedure provides the benefits of a mitral valve repair without open-heart surgical techniques.

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR)
This procedure provides the benefits of a mitral valve repair without open-heart surgical techniques.


What Treatment Do I Qualify For?
What TreatmentDo I Qualify For?
What TreatmentDo I Qualify For?

"I feel much better after my mitral valve procedure.
Thanks Dr. Patrick McCarthy and Northwestern!!!"

"I feel much better after my mitral valve procedure.
Thanks Dr. Patrick McCarthy and Northwestern!!!"

"I feel much better after my mitral valve procedure.   Thanks Dr. Patrick McCarthy and Northwestern!!!"

"I feel much better after my mitral valve procedure.  Thanks Dr. Patrick McCarthy and Northwestern!"

"I feel much better after my mitral valve procedure.  Thanks Dr. Patrick McCarthy and Northwestern!"


- Clarissa Alaimo, Mitral Valve Patient

- Clarissa Alaimo, Mitral Valve Patient

- Clarissa Alaimo, Mitral Valve Patient

- Clarissa Alaimo
Mitral Valve Patient

Make AppointmentWith Dr. McCarthy
Make AppointmentWith Dr. McCarthy
Make Appointment With Dr. McCarthy

Have Questions About Mitral Valve Disease?
Call Nurse Jane Now at (312) 585-3973

Have Questions About Mitral Valve Disease?
Call Nurse Jane Now at (312) 585-3973

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Have Questions About Mitral Valve Disease?
Call Nurse Jane Now at (312) 585-3973

Have Questions About Mitral Valve Disease?  Call Nurse Jane Now at
(312) 585-3973

Have Questions About Mitral Valve Disease?  Call Nurse Jane Now at (312) 585-3973

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Do you experience symptoms including fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and heart palpitations?  Do you have questions about mitral valve disease and treatment options?  Get your questions answered and learn about new mitral valve treatments from Nurse Jane, the mitral valve coordinator at Northwestern Medicine.  Northwestern Medicine has been the #1 cardiology hospital in Illinois for the past 10 years.  To contact Jane, please call (312) 585-3973.

Do you experience symptoms including fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and heart palpitations?  Do you have questions about mitral valve disease and treatment options?  Get your questions answered and learn about new mitral valve treatments from Nurse Jane, the mitral valve coordinator at Northwestern Medicine.  Northwestern Medicine has been the #1 cardiology hospital in Illinois for the past 10 years.  To contact Jane, please call (312) 585-3973.

Do you experience symptoms including fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and heart palpitations?  Do you have questions about mitral valve disease and treatment options?  Get your questions answered and learn about new mitral valve treatments from Nurse Jane, the mitral valve coordinator at Northwestern Medicine.  Northwestern Medicine has been the #1 cardiology hospital in Illinois for the past 10 years.  To contact Jane, please call (312) 585-3973.

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Do you experience symptoms including fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and heart palpitations?  Do you have questions about mitral valve disease and treatment options?  Get your questions answered and learn about new mitral valve treatments from Nurse Jane, the mitral valve coordinator at Northwestern Medicine.  Northwestern Medicine has been the #1 cardiology hospital in Illinois for the past 10 years.  To contact Jane, please call (312) 585-3973.

Why Did Janet Want A Mitral Valve Repair?

Why Did Janet Want A Mitral Valve Repair?

Why Did Janet Want A Mitral Valve Repair?

Why Did Janet Want
A Mitral Valve Repair?

Why Did Janet Want
A Mitral Valve Repair?


At leading cardiac centers, mitral valve repair surgery is the "Gold Standard" for mitral valve treatment.  The advantages of mitral valve repair include long-term durability, freedom from re-operation and better surgical outcomes.  Patients may qualify for a minimally-invasive mitral valve repair procedure.

To learn why patients are so committed to having mitral valve repair compared to a mitral valve replacement, please watch the patient success story of Janet Ruddock.

At leading cardiac centers, mitral valve repair surgery is the "Gold Standard" for mitral valve treatment.  The advantages of mitral valve repair include long-term durability, freedom from re-operation and better surgical outcomes.  Patients may qualify for a minimally-invasive mitral valve repair procedure.

To learn why patients are so committed to having mitral valve repair compared to a mitral valve replacement, please watch the patient success story of Janet Ruddock.

At leading cardiac centers, mitral valve repair surgery is the "Gold Standard" for mitral valve treatment.  The advantages of mitral valve repair include long-term durability, freedom from re-operation and better surgical outcomes.  Patients may qualify for a minimally-invasive mitral valve repair procedure.

To learn why patients are so committed to having mitral valve repair compared to a mitral valve replacement, please watch the patient success story of Janet Ruddock.

At leading cardiac centers, mitral valve repair surgery is the "Gold Standard" for mitral valve treatment.  The advantages of mitral valve repair include long-term durability, freedom from re-operation and better surgical outcomes.  Patients may qualify for a minimally-invasive mitral valve repair procedure.

To learn why patients are so committed to having mitral valve repair compared to a mitral valve replacement, please watch the patient success story of Janet Ruddock.

Can I Get A Mitral Valve Repair?
Can I Get AMitral Valve Repair?
Can I Get AMitral Valve Repair?

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