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Mitral regurgitation - acute



Heart, section through the middle
Heart, section through the middle


Mitral regurgitation - acute

Alternative Names:

Mitral insufficiency; Acute mitral regurgitation
Prevention:

Prompt treatment of causative disorders reduces the risk of mitral regurgitation. Note any history of heart valve disease or congenital heart disease before treatment by a health care provider or dentist.

Any dental work, including cleaning, and any invasive procedure can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream. This bacteria can infect a damaged mitral valve causing endocarditis. Preventive treatment with antibiotics given just before dental or other invasive procedures may decrease the risk of endocarditis.




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