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Mitral valve regurgitation, also known as mitral regurgitation, is a condition in which the mitral valve leaflets do not seal tightly. This valvular defect allows blood to flow backward in your heart and is often referred to as a "leaking heart valve". ... What Are Mitral Valve Regurgitation Symptoms? Signs and symptoms...
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The Merck Manual of Health and Aging ... Symptoms vary depending on which valve is malfunctioning, how quickly the disorder develops, and whether the valve is narrowed or leaking. Some heart valve disorders cause few or no symptoms. Some cause severe symptoms that occur suddenly.
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This procedure can show the size of the atrium and ventricle and the amount of blood leaking, ... Surgery may involve repairing the valve or replacing it with an artificial (prosthetic) valve. Repairing the valve eliminates regurgitation or reduces it enough to make the symptoms tolerable and prevent damage to the heart.
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What are the symptoms of valve disease? ... How is heart valve disease treated? ... Heart Valve Disease Glossary...
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WebMD explains the symptoms, causes, types, and treatment of heart valve disease. ... This occurs when a heart valve opening is smaller than normal due to stiff or fused leaflets. The narrowed opening may make the heart work very hard to pump blood through it. This can lead to heart failure and other symptoms (see below).
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www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-valve-disease
www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-valve-disease
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Questions and Answers about Mitral Valve Disease and Valve Repair ; What are the symptoms of a leaking mitral valve? ... When a patient with mitral regurgitation develops symptoms, a decrease in heart function, or an increase in heart size, surgery is recommended. Surgery should also be considered when a patient...
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Leaking valves ... There may be no symptoms, even though the heart is already under strain. In cases of stenosis of the aortic valve, it is important to be aware of the following possible symptoms, since this condition may result in sudden death:
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Heart valve surgery is used to repair or replace diseased heart valves. ... Valve replacement; Valve repair; Heart valve prosthesis ... Leaking of the heart valve (regurgitation)
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In more severe cases, the heart muscle may begin to wear down. Congestive heart failure may then result, characterized by shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, and other symptoms. ... How can you tell if I have an abnormal valve? ; Most cases of valvular heart disease can be detected with a stethoscope.
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www.heartpoint.com/valvularheartdxmore.html
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