Atrial Fibrillation with High Stroke Risk and Bleeding Risk
Mitral valve regurgitation (also known as mitral insufficiency or mitral incompetence) is a condition where the mitral valve in the heart does not close properly, causing blood to flow backward (regurgitate) into the left atrium instead of moving forward into the left ventricle during contraction. This backflow can lead to a variety of symptoms and, if left untreated, may cause complications such as heart enlargement, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
The mitral valve is located between the heart’s left atrium and left ventricle. It opens to allow blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle and closes to prevent backflow when the left ventricle contracts and pumps blood into the aorta. When the valve does not close properly, blood leaks backward, reducing the amount of blood that moves forward with each heartbeat.
Mitral valve regurgitation can develop from the following:
In mild cases, mitral regurgitation may not cause noticeable symptoms for years. However, as the condition progresses, symptoms may develop, including:
In severe cases, mitral regurgitation can lead to heart failure and atrial fibrillation, a common type of irregular heartbeat.
Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) i.e. “MitraClip”
Surgical Mitral Valve Repair or Replacement
Robotic Mitral Valve Repair or Replacement