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What is the definition of Mitral Atresia?
Mitral valve atresia is a rare congenital (present at birth) defect of the heart’s mitral valve. The mitral valve connects the heart’s left atrium (upper chamber) and left ventricle (lower chamber). In mitral valve atresia blood from the left atrium does not flow to the left ventricle, causing the left ventricle to become underdeveloped, while the body's blood is not properly oxygenated. Mitral valve atresia is often associated with other congenital heart defects, such as transposition of the great arteries, patent ductus arteriosus, and coarctation of the aorta, among others.
What are the symptoms of Mitral Atresia?
Symptoms of mitral valve atresia depend on its severity and any associated congenital heart defects and may include difficulty breathing; rapid breathing; bluish or gray skin, lips, or nails (cyanosis); pale, cool, or clammy skin; poor peripheral pulses; rapid heart rate; failure to thrive; and congestive heart failure.
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What are the current treatments for Mitral Atresia?
Treatment for mitral valve atresia may include oxygen, mechanical ventilation, diuretics, vasopressors, antibiotics, shunts, and staged corrective surgeries.
Who are the top Mitral Atresia Local Doctors?
Advanced in Mitral Atresia
Dr. Karl Welke
General Surgery
Advanced in Mitral Atresia
Dr. Karl Welke
General Surgery

Atrium Health Levine Children's HEARTest Yard Congenital Heart Center

1001 Blythe Blvd., Suite 500, 
Charlotte, NC 
704-373-1813
Languages Spoken:
English
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Karl Welke is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Welke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Atresia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Atresia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Tricuspid Atresia, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Welke is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Welke is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Mitral Atresia
Dr. Rula S. Balluz
Cardiology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Cardiology
Experienced in Mitral Atresia
Dr. Rula S. Balluz
Cardiology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Cardiology

St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Cardiology - Jenkintown

500 York Rd, 
Jenkintown, PA 
215-572-5300
Languages Spoken:
English
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Rula Balluz is a Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Balluz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Atresia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heart Murmurs, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Pulmonary Valve Stenosis. Dr. Balluz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Mitral Atresia
Dr. Ty E. Hasselman
Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology
Experienced in Mitral Atresia
Dr. Ty E. Hasselman
Cardiology | Pediatric Cardiology

OSF Children's Hospital Of Illinois - Congenital Heart Center

420 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue Suite 301, 
Peoria, IL 
800-443-9898
Languages Spoken:
English
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Ty Hasselman is a Cardiologist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Hasselman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Atresia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Tricuspid Atresia, and Endocardial Cushion Defect. Dr. Hasselman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics.

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What are the latest Mitral Atresia Clinical Trials?
Prospective, Open-labeled, Single-arm Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Second-generation Tissue Engineered Vascular Graft as Vascular Conduits for Extracardiac Total Cavopulmonary Connection.
Prospective, Open-labeled, Single-arm Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of the Second-generation Tissue Engineered Vascular Graft as Vascular Conduits for Extracardiac Total Cavopulmonary Connection.
Who is this study for: Patients with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Congential Heart Defects
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 27, 2025
Intervention Type: Combination product
Study Drug: Tissue Engineered Vascular Grafts
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: A single arm clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of the second generation TEVG as vascular conduits for extracardiac total cavopulmonary connection.

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