Mitral valve regurgitationMitral valve regurgitation happens when the mitral valve does not
close tightly enough after blood flows through the valve into the lower chamber
of the heart. This makes a small opening in the valve even when the valve is closed. This opening
can let blood leak (regurgitate) back into the upper chamber of the
heart. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerRakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerMichael P. Pignone, MD, MPH, FACP - Internal Medicine Current as ofDecember 8, 2016 Current as of:
December 8, 2016 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Michael P. Pignone, MD, MPH, FACP - Internal Medicine |
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