Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about mitral valve regurgitation:	What is mitral valve regurgitation? What causes it? What are the symptoms? How does the heart work? What increases my risk for mitral valve regurgitation? What is the difference between chronic and acute mitral valve regurgitation? Who is affected by mitral valve regurgitation?
Being diagnosed:	Who can diagnose mitral valve regurgitation? How is it diagnosed? What is an echocardiogram?
Getting treatment:	How is mitral valve regurgitation treated? What medicines will I need to take? Will I need surgery?
Ongoing concerns:	How will mitral valve regurgitation develop?
Living with mitral valve regurgitation:	What kind of lifestyle changes will I need to make? What if I'm pregnant or want to become pregnant? Can I exercise if I have mitral valve regurgitation? Do I need to change the way I eat when I am taking warfarin (Coumadin)?

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Last updated:	March 27, 2008
Author:	Robin Parks, MS
Reviewed By:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology
Editors:	Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC

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