Transthoracic echocardiography demonstrated the presence of a left ventricular aneurysm and significant mitral valve regurgitation. The posterior mitral leaflet was relatively short, possibly a ...

Investigators saw more deaths in patients with severe TR after repeat mitral valve procedures; what to do about it is unclear ...

MitraClip is a less invasive procedure which has revolutionized mitral valve regurgitation treatment, offering quicker ...

When you go to a specialized physician you haven’t met before, you assume he’ll be competent and rational when deciding your ...

There is disagreement among experts about the necessity for, and timing of, surgical intervention in patients with asymptomatic severe mitral valve regurgitation. This disparity is reflected in ...

If the condition is severe enough, blood may flow backward between the leaflet segments into the left atrium rather than all of it flowing completely in one direction (regurgitation). If left ...

Individuals can experience multiple symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty in breathing especially after mild exercises, ...