{"product_id":"2940153959078","title":"Mitral Valve Regurgitation, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eMitral regurgitation is a medical condition in which the heart valve that separates the upper and lower chambers on the left side of the heart does not close properly.\u003cbr\u003eRegurgitation means leaking from a valve that does not close all the way.\u003cbr\u003eMitral regurgitation is the most common type of heart valve disorder.\u003cbr\u003eAs the valve does not close properly, some blood is pumped back into the left atrium when the left ventricle contracts\u003cbr\u003eTherefore the wall of the atrium may become thicker (hypertrophy) and the atrium may enlarge\u003cbr\u003eThis leads to a decrease in blood flow to the rest of the body.\u003cbr\u003eAs a result, the heart may try to pump harder.\u003cbr\u003eCauses are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Coronary heart disease and high blood pressure\u003cbr\u003e2. Infection of the heart valves\u003cbr\u003e3. Mitral valve prolapse (MVP\u003cbr\u003e4. Use of fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine for 4 or more months.\u003cbr\u003eWhen symptoms occur, they often develop gradually, and may include:\u003cbr\u003e1. Cough\u003cbr\u003e2. Fatigue, exhaustion, and light-headedness\u003cbr\u003e3. Rapid breathing\u003cbr\u003e4. Sensation of feeling the heart beat (palpitations) or a rapid heartbeat\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis is by:\u003cbr\u003eExtra heart sound (S4 gallop)\u003cbr\u003eApical soft pan-systolic murmur\u003cbr\u003eEchocardiogram shows the mitral regurgitation\u003cbr\u003eECG and CXR show a normal heart if mild but left ventricle enlargement in later MR.\u003cbr\u003ePatients with high blood pressure or a weakened heart muscle may be given medications to reduce the strain on the heart and help improve the condition.\u003cbr\u003e1. Beta-blockers or ACE inhibitors\u003cbr\u003e2. Blood thinners (anticoagulants) to help prevent blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation\u003cbr\u003e3. Drugs that help control uneven or abnormal heartbeats\u003cbr\u003e4. Water pills (diuretics) to remove excess fluid in the lungs\u003cbr\u003e5. A low-sodium diet may be helpful\u003cbr\u003eSurgical repair or replacement of the valve is recommended if:\u003cbr\u003e1. The heart function is poor,\u003cbr\u003e2. The heart becomes larger (dilated)\u003cbr\u003e3. Symptoms become more severe\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Mitral Regurgitation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 More about Mitral Regurgitation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Mitral Regurgitation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Heart Valve Diseases\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Mitral Stenosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Aortic Regurgitation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Tricuspid Regurgitation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Pulmonary Regurgitation\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMitral Valve regurgitation is a rare congenital valve disease\u003cbr\u003eWhere the mitral valves do not close tightly and may release\u003cbr\u003eBlood may leak from the ventricle back into the atrium\u003cbr\u003eThis may cause strain on the left atrial myocardium\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMitral regurgitation is the most common type of heart valve disorder\u003cbr\u003eBlood flows backward into the atrium from the lower chamber\u003cbr\u003eTherefore the wall of the atrium may become thicker\u003cbr\u003eAs a result the heart may need to pump harder\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe mitral valve makes an apical systolic murmur, a whooshing sound\u003cbr\u003eWhen the valve leaks back into the left atrium a small amount\u003cbr\u003eThe stretched flaps can make an extra sound (S4) as they shut.\u003cbr\u003eThe echocardiogram show the valve movement in the heart\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment is to reduce the heart's workload by medications\u003cbr\u003eBeta blockers may be used to treat chest discomfort or palpitations\u003cbr\u003eBlood-thinning medicines reduce the risk of blood clots forming\u003cbr\u003eSurgery is needed if the abnormal mitral valve allows the blood backflowing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47113992241392,"sku":"2940153959078","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153959078_p0.jpg?v=1764061547","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153959078","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}