Question 1

what causes mitral regurgitation?

Accepted Answer

Valve incompetence: When the valve does not close properly the blood will flow in both directions.

Question 2

what is trivial mitral regurgitation?

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Regurgitation: Trivial mitral regurgitation means not enough to be worried about when most people use the term

Question 3

what does trace mitral regurgitation mean?

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VERY MILD valve leak: Trace means 'very mild' and mitral valve regurgitation  means 'leak'. It  happens when your mitral valve doesn't close tightly, which allows blood to flow backward in your heart. When the 'leak' is moderate-severe you may develop symptoms of tiredness & fatigue. The worst thing: 'heart failure' requiring heart surgery and valve replacement (but you are no where near that stage) so, no worries here.

Question 4

does slight mitral regurgitation cause problems?

Accepted Answer

No: And practically everyone has a little.

Question 5

can mild mitral regurgitation progress over time?

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Yes: Yes, with aging, it can progress but not necessarily. Onset of coronary artery disease, degenerative annular calcification, infection and hypertension can make it worse.

Question 6

what are the typical symptoms of mitral regurgitation?

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hardly any.: With a large mr, low exercise tolerance and running out of breath are most likely. With a small one, only a murmur on routine heart exam.

Question 7

can anyone give information about mitral regurgitation?

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MR: The mitral valve has 2 leaflets which separates the left ventricle from the left atrium. Blood passes across the mv from the la to the lv when the heart is filling.  When the ventricle contracts, the mv is closed and no blood goes backward into the la unless regurgitation is present. Then the blood leaks backward, overfilling the la and raising the pressure.

Question 8

will  trivial mitral regurgitation worsen as age advances?

Accepted Answer

It can: Mitral (MI-tral) valve prolapse (MVP) is a condition in which one of the heart's valves, the mitral valve, doesn't work properly. The flaps of the valve are "floppy" and don't close tightly.

Much of the time, MVP doesn't cause any problems. Rarely, blood can leak the wrong way through the floppy valve, which may cause shortness of breath, palpitations (strong or rapid heartbeats), or chest pain.

Question 9

is it true that everyone practically everyone has a little mild mitral regurgitation?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve dz: Not true - this is not a true statement and is not supported by data.

Question 10

recently was diagnosed with trivial mitral regurgitation? does this get worse with time?

Accepted Answer

Possibly  : Your hypertension could cause this to progress. You should have an echocardiogram once or twice yearly, and seek more intensive monitoring if you get chest pains, shortness of breath or episodes of lightheadedness.

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