Question 1

can medication cure flailed anterior mitral leaflet with rupture chordae tendineae with severe mr without surgery?

Accepted Answer

: Medications might help control symptoms, but do nothing for the underlying valve problem. Almost certainly surgery will be needed. Good luck.

Question 2

i am an echo student. we scanned me and noticed one of my chordae tendineae is ruptured in mitral. no mr. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

Ruptured chorda: Ruptured chorda tendinae without some mitral insufficiency would be highly unlikely. Perhaps you should get another opinion on what your echo shows or have it redone and re-interpreted. Perhaps you do not have a ruptured chord.

Question 3

should a couple ruptured chordae tendineae and (as a result) mitral valve prolapse from endocarditis warrant worry for a 26 y/o athlete? no symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Ruptured chordae: Generally this condition will cause mitral valve insufficiency which may increase over time. Discuss with your doctor, you may need an exercise echo test to see if mitral insufficiency is present or increases with increasing exercise. Your Dr.(cardiologist)can advise of your status with the information.

Question 4

with a ruptured chordae tendenineae from endocarditis and not having surgery will the mitral prolapse and regurgitation  stop?

Accepted Answer

No: It will persist and if the mitral regurg is serious enough, it will eventually cause major cardiac issues including congestive heart failure. Do not avoid surgery if it is needed.

Question 5

what is moderate mitral incompetence? what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Mitral insufficiency: Mitral insufficiency is synonomous with mitral incompetence. It is when the valve doesn't close properly. This is like a door that doesn't close. The back leak of blood flow can be minor, moderate or major. Various causes of mitral valve insufficiency exist from congenital, through infections, damage to the support structures of the valve and other causes. Minor mitral leak can progress to worse

Question 6

what is mitral stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Narrowing : Mitral stenosis is a narrowing of the valve that controls the flow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle of the heart. This can have many causes and, depending upon the severity of the stenosis, may or may not cause symptoms. This must be followed, because the degree of stenosis can increase over time and require replacement.

Question 7

whats "mitral sclerosis"?

Accepted Answer

ABNORMAL THICKENING: Of the mitral valve with associated mitral valve prolapse. It's calcium buildup in the valve, stated simply. It might have been triggered by rheumatic fever or any other condition that would make the valve structurally abnormal. This condition is usually progressive and surgery may be necessary down the road. Close follow up is also important.

Question 8

is mitral stenosis inherited?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Most mitral stenosis is not inherited and is a result of rheumatic fever but rarely it is congenital, that is you are born with it. One form of congenital mitral stenosis includes an atrial septal defect and is called lutembacher's syndrome. It was described by rene lutembacher.

Question 9

what is mild mitral stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve: The mitral valve has to open properly to let blood flow into the left ventricle from the atrium. If it doesn't, we call this stenosis. It has to close to keep the blood flowing toward the body, if it doesn't we call this regurgitation or insufficiency. Either or both problems can exist with the valve if its abnormal. Insufficiency is more common.

Question 10

what is mitral regurgitations?

Accepted Answer

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.

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Can medication cure flailed anterior mitral leaflet with rupture chordae tendineae with severe mr without surgery?

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I am an echo student. we scanned me and noticed one of my chordae tendineae is ruptured in mitral. no mr. is this serious?

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Should a couple ruptured chordae tendineae and (as a result) mitral valve prolapse from endocarditis warrant worry for a 26 y/o athlete? no symptoms.

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