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Bookmark or Share- Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland ClinicMitral valve regurgitation is the most common type of heart valve disease in the U.S. It’s especially common among people as they get older (over age 65). Mitral regurgitation is the second most common reason for heart valve surgery in Western nations ( aortic valve stenosis is the most common).
- Mitral Valve: Location, Anatomy and Function - Cleveland ClinicYour mitral valve is one of four valves in your heart. It’s located between the upper left chamber of your heart (left atrium) and your lower left chamber (left ventricle). Your mitral valve opens and closes to make sure blood flows in the correct direction. It’s also called the left atrioventricular valve.
- Mitral Valve Disease: Types, Symptoms and Treatment - Cleveland ClinicMitral valve disease is a problem with your mitral valve, which connects your left atrium and left ventricle. Forms include prolapse, regurgitation and stenosis.
- Mitral valve disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicThe mitral valve is one of four valves in the heart that keep blood flowing in the right direction. Each valve has flaps, called leaflets, that open and close once during each heartbeat. If a valve doesn't open or close properly, blood flow through the heart to the body can be reduced.
- Mitral valve regurgitation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicMitral valve regurgitation is the most common type of heart valve disease. In this condition, the valve between the left heart chambers doesn't close fully. Blood leaks backward across the valve.
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