Background: Parachute mitral valves (PMV) and parachute-like asymmetrical mitral valves (PLAMV) presenting in adulthood is rare. Case Report: A 27-year-old primigravida, with 25 weeks of amenorrhea, presented with exertional dyspnea (NYHA class-2). She had a PLAMV, severe mitral stenosis, moderate central mitral regurgitation and pulmonary artery systolic pressure of 102 mm Hg. She underwent a successful valve repair. Discussion: PMV/PLAMV and pregnancy present a dual challenge. In our case mitral repair resulted in a near-normal valve function and allowed our patient to safely carry her pregnancy to term. K E Y W O R D S congenital mitral valve disease, mitral valve repair, parachute-like asymmetrical mitral valve, parachute mitral valve, pregnancy How to cite this article: Sinha P. Mitral valve repair for a parachute-like asymmetrical mitral valve during pregnancy.
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