10 Mitral Valve Prolapse Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #10: Swollen Feet, Ankles, and Legs
As previously established, mitral valve prolapse is the commonest cause of mitral regurgitation that causes backflow of blood through the mitral valve as the heart pumps. After several years, it causes weakness of the heart muscles leading to congestive heart failure.
Congestive heart failure can lead to a myriad of symptoms such as breathlessness with mild exertion, and swellings in the feet, ankles, and legs.
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