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Mitral regurgitation can range from mild to severe and its seriousness depends on several factors, including the degree of backflow, symptoms, and overall heart function. Mild cases may not require treatment, while severe cases can lead to heart failure, arrhythmias, or other complications if left untreated. Timely diagnosis and management are crucial to preventing progression and ensuring optimal outcomes. Regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is important for those diagnosed with this condition.
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What is the medical term meaning backflow of blood through the mitral valve?
Mitral regurgitation is backflow of blood through the mitral valve.
What is the medical term meaning reverse flow of blood through the mitral or tricuspid valves?
Mitral regurgitation or tricuspid regurgitation is the medical term meaning backflow of blood through the mitral or tricuspid valves, respectively.
Is mitral valve regurgitation genetic?
yes
What type of regurgitation causes backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium?
Mitral regurgitation
Which valve disorder can result in left heart failure?
aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation and mitral regurgitation
Can you live with mitral valve prolapse?
yes! i have it worse i have not only that but also mitral valve prolapse mitral regurgitation.
What is mitral insufficiency?
Mitral insufficiency is a disorder of the heart in which the mitral valve does not close properly. It is also called mitral regurgitation and more info can be found here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitral_regurgitationMitral
Chordae tendinae left ventricle damage?
Chordae tendinae left ventricle damage may result in severe consequences. These include Mitral valve prolapses, mitral regurgitation, bicuspid prolapse and bicuspid regurgitation.
What are some symptoms of mitral regurgitation?
There are a few symptoms of Mitral regurgitation and the severity of these symptoms can vary. The symptoms include shortness of breath, fainting, dizziness, tiredness, chest pains and the pulse of the patient being faster than normal.
What is Mitral valve regurgitation?
The mitral valve is located between the left atrium (LA) and the left ventricle (LV). In normal circulation, oxygenated blood comes from the lungs into the LA, Whe the LA contracts, the blood goes into the LV. When the LV contracts, the blood is pumped into the aorta for circulation throughout the body. The mitral valve prevents blood from going back up to the LA from the LV during ventricular contraction. Mitral regurgitation is when the mitral valve does not close properly during ventricular contraction, and allows blood to go back up to the LA.
What happens if the mitral valve doesn't work?
If the mitral valve doesn't work properly, it can lead to conditions like mitral regurgitation or mitral stenosis. In mitral regurgitation, blood flows backward into the left atrium during contraction, potentially causing heart enlargement and pulmonary congestion. In mitral stenosis, the valve narrows, obstructing blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, which can lead to symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, and increased pressure in the lungs. Both conditions can ultimately affect heart function and may require medical intervention.
Would having a mechanical mitral valve be considered a heart condition?
Having a mechanical mitral valve is considered a condition affecting the heart, but it is not a primary heart condition. Rather, it is a treatment for a different underlying heart condition, such as mitral valve disease or regurgitation. The mechanical valve is a prosthetic device used to replace a malfunctioning or damaged natural mitral valve.
