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Acute mitral regurgitation is a disorder in which the heart''s mitral valve suddenly does not close properly, causing blood to flow backward(leak) into the upper heart chamber when the left lower heart chamber contracts. |
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Causes
Regurgitation means leaking from a valve that doesn't close all the way. Diseases that weaken or damage the valve or...
Tests
The doctor may detect a thrill (vibration) over the heart when feeling (palpating) the chest area. An extra heart so...
Treatments
Patients with severe symptoms may need to be admitted to a hospital for diagnosis and treatment.Emergency surgery may...
Prevention
Prompt treatment of disorders that can cause mitral regurgitation reduces your risk. Any invasive procedure, includin...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of mitral valve regurgitation, or if symptoms worsen or do not im...
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