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Traditionally, repair or replacement of Mitral Valve is done by open surgery which involves cutting into the chest to get to the heart. There may be a long recovery time because the separated bone needs to heal. Treatment of Mitral valve disease depends on the severity of your condition. When heart valves begin to fail, the heart beats harder to make up for reduced blood flow. As the heart beats harder, symptoms of valve disease may occur including - 1) Shortness of breath or difficulty in catching your breath. 2) Palpitations. 3) Swelling of feet, Ankles or Abdomen. 4) Weakness or dizziness 5) Quick weight gain 6) Discomfort in chest.  In key hole surgery, small cuts are made in the chest wall between the Ribs. A Camera and Monitor are inserted through one of the cuts. By watching what is happening on the monitor, the Surgeon performs the operation to repair the Mitral valve using special instruments inserted through the remaining holes. The medical name used is 'Thora