Mitral Insufficiency
Health Encyclopedia: Mitral Regurgitation Acute
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
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Mitral regurgitation: acute
...chamber) when the left ventricle (lower heart chamber) contracts. Alternative Names Mitral insufficiency; Acute mitral regurgitation Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »Mitral regurgitation: acute
Mitral insufficiency; Acute mitral regurgitation Symptoms Rapid breathing Shortness of breath that increases when lying flat... Read more »Polycystic kidney disease
...quadrant), and enlarged liver. There may be heart murmurs or other signs of aortic insufficiency or mitral insufficiency. A urinalysis may show urine protein or blood in the urine. A... Read more »Mitral regurgitation: acute
Mitral insufficiency; Acute mitral regurgitation Treatment Hospitalization may be required for diagnosis and treatment of severe symptoms. The... Read more »Mitral regurgitation: chronic
Chronic mitral valve regurgitation; Mitral valve insufficiency Prevention Treat strep infections promptly to prevent rheumatic fever. Treat other... Read more »Images
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