Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Health Encyclopedia: Mitral Regurgitation Chronic
Chronic mitral valve regurgitation; Mitral valve insufficiency
Prevention
Treat strep infections promptly to prevent
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
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Health Guide
Mitral regurgitation: chronic
Chronic mitral valve regurgitation; Mitral valve insufficiency Symptoms Fatigue , exhaustion , and light-headedness (may result... Read more »Mitral regurgitation: chronic
Chronic mitral valve regurgitation; Mitral valve insufficiency Treatment The choice of treatment depends on the symptoms present and the condition... Read more »Mitral regurgitation: chronic
...condition is progressive, which means it gradually gets worse. Alternative Names Chronic mitral valve regurgitation; Mitral valve insufficiency Causes, incidence,... Read more »Mitral regurgitation: acute
... Calling your health care provider Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate mitral valve regurgitation, or if symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment. Call your... Read more »Mitral valve prolapse
Barlow's syndrome; Floppy mitral valve; Myxomatous mitral valve; Billowing mitral valve; Systolic click-murmur syndrome; Prolapsing mitral leaflet syndrome ... Read more »Images
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