Blood leaks backward across the valve When the mitral valve does not open and close as it should and becomes leaky, it's called mitral valve regurgitation If the leakage is severe, not enough blood moves through the heart or to the rest of the body
Managing a leaky mitral valve - Harvard Health
Mitral valve regurgitation can make you feel very tired or short of breath.
As a result, some blood leaks backward with each heartbeat
In some people, the condition is mild and doesn’t need treatment People with moderate or severe regurgitation may need surgery to repair or replace the valve and improve heart function. A leaky heart valve may cause no problems or it may signify congestive heart failure Webmd takes a look at the causes, symptoms, and treatments for a leaky heart valve.
When heart valve problems are severe, there are often no recognizable symptoms until heart damage has progressed significantly, The worsening of a mitral valve regurgitation case is often caused by a gradual reshaping of the valve as blood continues to leak While many people with mitral regurgitation experience a worsening of their condition and related symptoms, some patients may also see a spontaneous improvement. Mitral regurgitation symptoms often develop slowly
You may experience one or more of the following symptoms
You may not have any mitral regurgitation symptoms
