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Mitral Regurgitation Chronic Test

Health Encyclopedia: Mitral Regurgitation Chronic

Alternative Names

Chronic mitral valve regurgitation; Mitral valve insufficiency


Symptoms
  • Fatigue , exhaustion , and light-headedness (may result from low cardiac output)
  • Palpitations (related to atrial fibrillation )
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
    • Exertion (exertional dyspnea)
    • When lying down (orthopnea)
  • Urination, excessive at night

Note: Often no symptoms are present. When symptoms occur, ...

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