Congenital Mitral Valve Anomalies

A congenital mitral valve anomaly is typically diagnosed through a physical exam, listening for heart murmurs with a stethoscope, and primarily through an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound), which provides detailed images of the heart structure and blood flow to identify valve abnormalities; treatment may involve monitoring without intervention for mild cases, or surgical repair or replacement of the mitral valve if symptoms are severe, depending on the specific anomaly and its severity.