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Healthy Living: Robot Heart Repairs

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Three million Americans every year struggle with a leaky mitral valve.

The condition can put strain on the heart, and can cause the muscle to flutter, or beat irregularly.

Now, a minimally invasive procedure is helping patients get back on their feet faster.

We show you how in Healthy Living.

Dr. Murphy says not every patient with a mitral valve leak needs surgery.

If the leak is mild, most doctors will monitor the condition closely to make sure it doesn’t get worse.

 

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