Mitral valve regurgitation

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A type of heart valve disease in which the valve between the left heart chambers doesn’t close tightly, allowing blood to leak backward.

Description

Mitral valve regurgitation is a common type of heart valve disease. The valve between the left heart chambers doesn’t close tightly. Blood can leak backward through the valve. If the leak is severe, not enough blood can move through the heart or to the rest of the body. Causes include heart valve damage or damage from a heart attack, some infections, and heart conditions present at birth.

Overview

Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, and a rapid, pounding or fluttering heartbeat. Some people may have swollen feet or ankles.

Symptoms

Treatment may include regular health checkups, medicines, or surgery to fix or replace the valve. Some people do not need treatment.

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