WHAT IS MITRAL VALVE REGURGITATION?

An overview of the heart valves

The heart has four chambers.There 2 atria and 2 ventricles.

The mitral valve lies between the left atrium and left ventricle.
The tricuspid valve lies between the right atrium and right ventricle.

The heart valves work to prevent the back flow of blood.

Damage to the mitral valve results in the back flow of blood.

This is known as mitral valve regurgitation.

Symptoms such as :

- heart palpitations

- shortness of breath, fatigue

- palpitations and chest pain may occur.

Scenario: In the image above, Mr.L was admitted to CCU for
complaints similar to those listed above. His doctor would like
to run some tests , including lab values for further evaluation.

A chest x-ray generally shows enlargement of the left atrium and 
left ventricle. Medications like beta blockers may be ordered by
the doctor. Surgical intervention may also be done.