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Mitral valve regurgitation
MITRAL VALVE DISEASE
If you are experiencing mitral valve problems, our HCA UK cardiology experts can help to diagnose and treat you
About mitral valve regurgitation
Mitral regurgitation happens when your mitral valve doesn't close as it should. It may have become floppy (prolapse) or damaged. As a result, blood can flow backwards to your heart. For milder cases you may require no treatment, otherwise you might need medications. In more severe cases, surgery may be required to correct the valve.
Need to know
Early symptoms might include:
- dizziness
- tiredness / fatigue
- breathlessness
- chest pain
If left untreated, you may experience the following:
- atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)
- pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the blood vessels supporting the lungs)
- heart failure (the heart is unable to pump enough blood around the body)
Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you and help to make a diagnosis. Tests we offer to diagnose include:
- chest X-ray
- electrocardiogram (ECG) to measure the heart's electrical activity and heartbeat
- echocardiogram to assess any issues on the inside of the heart
Your consultant will discuss your treatment options and help to determine the best approach for you.
These may include:
- medications to control the symptoms
- ongoing medication to ensure the regurgitation is not getting any worse
- In some cases, surgical treatment (mitral valve repair or replacement) is needed. There are also some newer techniques emerging which involve the repair or replacement of the valve in the cardiac catheter lab.
Our Mitral valve regurgitation locations
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
The Cardiac Clinic
London Bridge Hospital SE1 2PR London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2FQ Birmingham
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David's gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.