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Can anxiety be the sole cause of mild to moderate mitral regurgitation?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No. Anxiety or other psychological issues cannot cause anatomic changes to the heart.

Answered 6/25/2023

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Mitral regurgitation is caused by a weakening or failure of a heart valve. Anxiety will not cause this kind of problem. See your cardiologist for an assessment as to whether you’re mitral regurgitation is significant. Good luck.

Answered 6/19/2023

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