What Is Mitral Valve Prolapse?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
3. What Is Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
One common complication from mitral valve prolapse is regurgitation. It refers to the flow of blood from the ventricle chamber back to the atrium chamber. The amount of blood that is allowed to re-enter the atrium varies depending on how severe a person’s condition is.
Men are more likely than women to have significant regurgitation. In addition, those who have high blood pressure tend to have more regurgitation than those whose BP is normal. In some cases, when the condition is serious enough, surgery to repair or replace the valve is required.
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