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PrintCongenital supravalvular mitral ring is a rare, congenital, mitral valve malformation characterized by an abnormal ridge of the connective tissue on the atrial side of the mitral valve, which can present clinically with signs and symptoms of left ventricle inflow obstruction (dyspnea, tachypnea, pulmonary hypertension, right ventricle hypertrophy, pulmonary edema). Association with other mitral valve anomalies, aortic stenosis, ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, double-outlet right ventricle, pulmonary hypertension, and Shone complex has been reported.
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
View reportOrphanet has a summary about this condition that may include information on the diagnosis, care, and treatment as well as other resources. Some of the information and resources are available in languages other than English. The summary may include medical terms, so we encourage you to share and discuss this information with your doctor. Orphanet is the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research and the Health Programme of the European Union.
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