In addition to mitral valve regurgitation, there are other heart valve diseases that require treatment depending on their severity:
Mitral valve stenosis
Mitral valve stenosis is a narrowing of the mitral valve, i.e. the valve does not open wide enough to allow blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle.
Untreated mitral regurgitation can lead to serious complications, including heart failure, irregular heart rhythm like atrial fibrillation, pulmonary hypertension, and…
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Heart Valve Disease: What You Need to Know
Heart valve disease is a common heart condition, but the good news is that there are ways to manage it and improve your quality of life.
If you have heart valve disease, it means one or more of the valves in your heart isn’t working properly. This can affect how blood flows through your heart and body. Some people may not notice any symptoms, while others might feel tired, short of breath, dizzy, or have chest discomfort.
The important thing to…
Your Guide to Heart Valve Health
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HEART UK
HEART UK is the UK’s only cholesterol charity, providing support, information and influencing services for families and health professionals.
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Heart Valve Voice - The UK’s dedicated heart valve disease charity
Heart Valve Voice is a charity dedicated to improving the treatment of heart valve disease and raising awareness about this condition. Our organisation is a collective of individuals impacted by heart valve disease,…
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