What is trivial mitral valve insufficiency?

Mitral valve regurgitation — also called mitral regurgitation, mitral insufficiency or mitral incompetence — is a condition in which your heart’s mitral valve doesn’t close tightly, allowing blood to flow backward in your heart.

What is trivial tricuspid insufficiency?

Tricuspid regurgitation occurs when this valve doesn’t properly close. This can cause blood to flow back up into the right atrium when the right ventricle contracts. Over time, this condition can weaken your heart. Tricuspid regurgitation is also known as tricuspid valve insufficiency.

Is trivial mitral regurgitation normal?

When the mitral valve does not fully close and leaks (i.e. blood flows backwards) it is called mitral regurgitation. A trivial or mild amount of mitral regurgitation is considered within normal physiological limits. Concern is raised when the mitral regurgitation becomes moderate to severe.

Is trivial tricuspid regurgitation serious?

In general, no, there is no cause for concern. Mild tricuspid regurgitation is common. It does not cause symptoms or have an effect on the heart function. As with anyone, it’s important to treat usual cardiac risk factors and prevent the development of heart failure.

How is mitral insufficiency diagnosed?

When the doctor listens to the heart sounds, mitral valve insufficiency is generally recognized by the sound the blood makes as it leaks backward. It sounds like a regurgitant murmur. The next step is generally a chest x ray and an electrocardiogram (ECG) to see if the heart is enlarged.

What is the life expectancy of mitral stenosis?

Depends: Mitral stenosis caused by previous rheumatic fever typically continues to slowly worsen over time. Left untreated this is very serious and life threatening. It may 10-20 yrs or more to worsen to point of being a concern. Surgical treatment of mitral stenosis is available and effective.

What is the best medicine for mitral valve disease?

Medications may include: Diuretics. These medications can relieve fluid accumulation in your lungs or legs, which can accompany mitral valve regurgitation. Blood thinners. These medications can help prevent blood clots and may be used if you have atrial fibrillation. High blood pressure medications.

Is there a cure for mitral valve prolapse?

In mild to moderate cases of mitral valve prolapse, depending upon the severity of the symptoms, your doctor may recommend medications or surgery. With a proper line of treatment and procedure, mitral valve prolapse can be cured.