Question 1

what is mitral valve regurgitation?

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Backflow: The mitral valve is the between the left atrium and the left ventricle. As the left ventricle fills with blood, the blood in the left ventricle starts pushing on the mitral valve like the leaflets floating and when the ventricle squeezes, the mitral leaflets don't appose enough and allow some blood to flow back to the atrium instead of forward to the aorta.

Question 2

is mitral valve regurgitation inherited?

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Sometimes: Like most conditions it is part inherited tendancy and part environment.

Question 3

can mitral valve regurgitation hinder me?

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Possibly: Mitral regurgitation is not usually a problem depending on the cause until it is severe. Regular follow up with periodic echocardiograms are necessary. Speak with your doctor.

Question 4

how dangerous is mitral valve regurgitation ?

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Varies with the defe: The seriousness of this defect varies with the defect. Possibly as much as 10% of adult females have a minor amount through their normal lifespan.It can also be so bad the patient cannot function without a valve replacement.

Question 5

what is "trivial mitral valve regurgitation"?

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Very small leak: The mitral valve prevents blood from flowing backwards out of the main pumping chamber of the heart (left ventricle).  When a valve leaks we call this regugitation or insufficiency.  One method of describing a leak is to classify it as trivial, mild, moderate, or severe.  A trivial leak should not affect you heart in any way.  A lot of people of this and never need anything done for it.

Question 6

what is a trace of mitral valve regurgitation?

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Very small leak: The mitral valve prevents blood from flowing backwards out of the main pumping chamber of the heart (left ventricle).  When a valve leaks we call this regugitation or insufficiency.  One method of describing a leak is to classify it as trivial or trace, mild, moderate, or severe.  A trace leak should not affect you heart in any way.  A lot of people of this and never need anything done for it.

Question 7

mitral valve regurgitation cause any problems?

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Maybe...: Mild mvr usually causes no issues and does not require antibiotics before procedures such as dental work. More severe disease can causes shortness of breath and fatigue with exercise and my need antibiotics before procedures.

Question 8

what does mitral valve regurgitation trivial mean?

Accepted Answer

Clinically...: ...insignificant?  Best to check with your doctor as to his/her precise meaning however byt the term "trivial."

Question 9

can i be a navy nurse if i have mitral valve regurgitation?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The degree to which mvr involves any symptoms or lack of cardiac reserve may preclude you. Regurgutation can occur in a variety of ways and so does it severily.

Question 10

how to tell if mitral valve regurgitation is getting worse?

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Echo: An echocardiogram (fancy ultrasound of the heart) is the main tool for following mitral regurgitation.  Also maybe even more important is the presence or lack of symptoms.  As mitral regurge gets worse usually you get tired easier.  The amount of activity to make you short of breath becomes less and less.  You may not be able to lay flat and may have to sit up to breathe.  Your dr can help.

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