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Medicines may be needed to reduce mitral valve regurgitation symptoms and to prevent complications of heart valve disease. Types of medicines that may be used for mitral valve regurgitation include: Water pills, also called diuretics. This medicine reduces or prevents fluid buildup in the lungs and other parts of the body.
25 mar 2024 · When MR is present, blood leaks backwards through the mitral valve when the heart contracts. This reduces the amount of blood that is pumped out to the body. This topic review discusses the causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for people with mitral regurgitation.
The clinical approach to primary MR consists of defining the aetiology and severity of MR, the indications and type (surgical or percutaneous) of treatment. Topic (s): Valvular Heart Disease. Keywords: mitral regurgitation; diagnosis; treatment.
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a complex valve lesion that can pose significant management challenges. This expert consensus decision pathway emphasizes that recognition of MR should prompt an assessment of its etiology, mechanism, and severity, as well as consideration of the indications for treatment.
8 gru 2021 · Multiple guidelines exist for the diagnosis and management of mitral regurgitation (MR), the second most common valvular heart disease in high-income countries, with recommendations that do not always match.
23 sie 2023 · The goal of treatment is to improve heart function and reduce symptoms. This may include regular monitoring, medication, valve repair or valve replacement. For severe cases, the healthcare team may recommend repairing a leaky valve with open heart mitral valve repair or replacement surgery.
19 lip 2024 · mild mitral regurgitation. no left ventricular enlargement or change in the blood vessels leading to the lungs. mild to severe mitral valve prolapse, meaning the mitral valve buckles...
