Mitral valve collapse is a common heart valve problem that causes blood to flow backward, known as mitral valve regurgitation. It can be caused by two malfunctions in the valve flaps and is diagnosed through listening to the heart or using an echocardiogram. Symptoms are often benign, but severe cases may require surgery or beta […]
The phrase “mitral fibrillation” is a misnomer as the mitral valve doesn’t control heart rhythm. Mitral conditions include mitral valve prolapse, mitral regurgitation, and mitral stenosis, which can lead to unsynchronized heart rhythm or fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation can cause stroke or heart failure, while ventricular fibrillation can result in cardiac arrest. The word “mitral” is […]
Mitral valve prolapse is a condition where the valve between the left atrium and ventricle has malformations, causing a small amount of blood to leak backwards. It is often benign and does not require surgery, but can worsen with age and cause symptoms such as arrhythmia, fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Treatment options […]
