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Normal mitral valve.there is physiologic mitral regurgitation."what does "there is physiologic mitral regurgitation." means on echocardiogram report?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

No biological valve: is going to seal perfectly. There will always be a little bit of a leak. This is physiological. In other words normal and expected.

Answered 2/2/2021

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A member asked:

Normal mitral valve.there is physiologic mitral regurgitation."what does "there is physiologic mitral regurgitation." means on echocardiogram report?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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