The mitral valve (also known as the bicuspid) controls the flow of blood between the left atrium and the left ventricle. The similar valve on the right side of the heart is the tricuspid.
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Mitral valve repair is performed to improve the function of the diseased valve so that it correctly controls the direction of blood flow.
The Mitral valve.
The mitral and bicuspid valves are the same thing.
Mitral valve
The Mitral Valve is positioned between the left atrium and the left ventricle. Closing of the mitral valve prevents the blood from flowing back to the left atrium.