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Medical Conditions - Mitral Regurgitation

Mitral regurgitation or mitral insufficiency or mitral incompetence is a condition where the mitral valve of the heart does not close properly, which makes the blood flow backward in the heart. The symptoms include heart murmur, dyspnea, tiredness, heart palpitations, and swollen ankles.

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Is mild mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation normal?

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Can mitral regurgitation cause symptoms like chest pain, cyanosis, fatigue, and dizziness?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As mentioned that you used to be a candidate for rheumatic heart disease with trivial mitral regurgitation.

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Was the echo normal, and what tests are recommended?

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What do mitral valve and diastolic dysfunction mean?

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Can trivial mitral regurgitation worsen in the future?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Trivial mitral regurgitation is physiological, meaning it is normal. In the absence of structural heart abnormalities, it will not progress.

Can mitral regurgitation be prevented?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your ECG (electrocardiogram) is normal.

How can rheumatic heart disease be managed?

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Is MVP with mild MR normal?

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Is surgery necessary for a mitral valve leak?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your short descriptions, I understood that there is a leak in the mitral valve.

What could cause chest pain and an increase in heartbeat?

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