Question 1

can mitral valve regurgitation hinder me?

Accepted Answer

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 2

how dangerous is mitral valve regurgitation ?

Accepted Answer

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 3

what is "trivial mitral valve regurgitation"?

Accepted Answer

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 4

is mitral valve regurgitation likely to be genetic?

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Less likely genetic: Overwhelming majority of cases are acquired as people (& valve) age.

Question 5

mitral valve regurgitation and hypertension related?

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Not necessarily: They are two separate entities and may coexist but generally are not causative of one another.

Question 6

can medication ramipril 5 mg help with moderate mitral valve regurgitation n prolapse?

Accepted Answer

: Ramipril and other ACE Inhibitors have a role in the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation. Most of the studies though have been at a dose of 10 mg, so the evidence is better for the higher dose. It can be one medication in managing this problem

Question 7

what is mitral valve regurgitation?

Accepted Answer

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 8

is mitral valve regurgitation inherited?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

what is a trace of mitral valve regurgitation?

Accepted Answer

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 10

mitral valve regurgitation cause any problems?

Accepted Answer

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.

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