Question 1

what is myxomatous redundant mitral valve prolapse?

Accepted Answer

Birth defect: It's abnormal tissue composing the mitral valve from birth. Myxomatous tissue is thickened, exuberant, and stretches - thus doesn't provide proper support for the mitral valve which then "bows backward" under the force of cardiac contraction and "prolapses" (sticks its neck out) into the left atrium during systole (where it doesn't belong). It can lead to mitral regurgitation (leaking).

Question 2

where is the mitral valve located?

Accepted Answer

Left heart: In the left side of the heart between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

Question 3

is the mitral valve normally closed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, during systole: And, no, during diastole.

Question 4

how did the mitral valve get its name?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve: The mitral valve got its name because its shape is similar to that of a bishop's miter.

Question 5

what can cause mitral valve thickening?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve: The mos common reason is the process of aging. It is common to see in octogenarians thick mitral valve leaflets. In young individuals can be seen as consequesnce of rheumatic fever.

Question 6

how many flaps does the mitral valve have?

Accepted Answer

Two: The mitral valve is bi-valved and is between the left atrium and left ventricle.

Question 7

is there another name for the mitral valve?

Accepted Answer

None: The mitral valve keeps blood flowing in one direction from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Question 8

where do you hear mitral valve?

Accepted Answer

Under left nipple: Well, the point of maximal impulse of the heart, that is where we feel and can see the heart contract, is called the mitral area.The sound made by the valve closing is usually loudest at that point. It is usually just below the left nipple but could be displaced if the heart is enlarged. The valve sound can be heard in other areas but is not as loud.

Question 9

what is mitral valve disease like?

Accepted Answer

Mitral Valve Disease: There is no one condition as mitral valve disease, but having said that, these are the common mitral valve conditions
1mitral valve prolapse
inthis condition thickened leaflet of mitral valve is prolapsed in the left atrium and there are various types of that as well
2 mitral regurgitation
blood leaks back in the left atrium
3mitral valve stenosis
in this mv opening is narrowed
rx varies on conditi.

Question 10

is mitral valve disease hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve disease: Some types of mitral valve disease is hereditary, but more accurately it may run in families.  So often we see people in the same family that have the same problem such as a leaky mitral valve.  However ther are often individuals that have no relatives with mitral valve disease that develop problems.  Sorry hope this helps.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

False positive myxomatous mitral valve

A member asked:

What is myxomatous redundant mitral valve prolapse?

A member asked:

Where is the mitral valve located?

A member asked:

Is the mitral valve normally closed?

A member asked:

How did the mitral valve get its name?

A member asked:

What can cause mitral valve thickening?

A member asked:

How many flaps does the mitral valve have?

A member asked:

Is there another name for the mitral valve?

A member asked:

Where do you hear mitral valve?

A member asked:

What is mitral valve disease like?

A member asked:

Is mitral valve disease hereditary?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?