Question 1

what is myxomatous redundant mitral valve prolapse?

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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

i've recently been diagnosed with  thickened and redundant anterior mitral valve with trivial mitral regurgitation. do i have to worry?

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: Do you have symptoms? More details are needed

Question 3

what is a mitral valve?

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One of 4 heart valve: The mitral valve is one of the 4 heart valves found in the heart.  These valves keep blood moving one direction rather than back and forth as the heart contracts.  The mitral valve is so named as it looks like the pope's hat (a mitre). The mitral valve separates the left atrium and the left ventricle.

Question 4

what's the mitral valve's purpose?

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Backflow: The mv prevents blood from backing up into the lungs during left ventricular contraction.

Question 5

where is the mitral valve located?

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

Question 6

what causes mitral valve thickening?

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different kinds: Some mitral valve thickening is due to myxomatous degeneration. This is congenital, associated with prolapse,  and worsens over time. Another type is age related and is due to simple wear and tear. Infection is rare but more serious.

Question 7

is the mitral valve normally closed?

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

Question 8

what is the function of mitral valve?

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Prevents backflow: It prevents blood from going backwards from the left ventricle to the left atrium with each beat of the heart.

Question 9

how can the mitral valve be replaced?

Accepted Answer

Many options: Depending on pts age as well as the characteristics of the valve, there are many options. Mitral valve repair -using the pts own valve and perhapse a ring. Mv replacement-the whole valve is replaced by either a mechnical valve pig valve or a bioprosthetic. Another new technology involves catheter based options such as a clip. All types have pros and cons including possible Coumadin (warfarin) therapy.

Question 10

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.

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