- Mitral valve disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
In mitral valve stenosis, the valve opening narrows The heart now must work harder to force blood through the smaller valve opening If the opening in the valve becomes small enough, it can reduce blood flow between the left heart chambers Mitral valve disease has many causes Some forms of mitral valve disease can be present at birth
- Mitral Valve Disease: Types, Symptoms and Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Mitral valve stenosis: A murmur as blood passes through and a snapping sound when your valve opens Mitral valve prolapse: A clicking sound and then a murmur Because of this distinctive sound, mitral valve prolapse is also called “click-murmur syndrome ” Mitral valve regurgitation: A murmur as blood leaks the wrong way into your left atrium
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