A leaky heart valve may cause no problems or it may signify congestive heart failure Webmd takes a look at the causes, symptoms, and treatments for a leaky heart valve. The mitral valve is located between the upper left heart chamber (left atrium) and the lower left heart chamber (left ventricle) A healthy mitral valve keeps your blood moving in the right direction A leaky valve doesn't close the way it should, allowing some blood to flow backward into the left atrium. A leaky heart valve refers to a heart valve that does not close properly and cannot repair itself
Treatment usually involves surgery, but it is possible to resolve the issue without surgery. With a leaky heart valve, getting treatment early, before other complications arise, can extend your life expectancy and improve the quality of your life. Aging can lead to a common cardiac condition known as a leaky heart valve Find out the symptoms, causes, and treatments of a leaky heart valve. Leaking valves can cause the heart to work harder to pump the same amount of blood Watch a mitral valve regurgitation animation
Valve regurgitation can come on suddenly or may develop gradually over decades Read more about regurgitation and specific valves:
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