Regurgitation of the mitral valve of 1 degree

Through the mitral valve, the blood from the left atrium enters the left ventricle of the heart, and only then into the aorta. In some cases, there is regurgitation of the mitral valve - a condition in which the valve does not close enough or the valve flaps bend into the left atrial cavity, and this leads to a change in the direction of the blood flow.

The causes of regurgitation of the valve

Mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation is one of the most common cardiovascular disorders. Diseases that lead to damage or weakening of the heart valve are many. We note the most common causes of regurgitation:

• congenital pathologies transmitted by inheritance;
• heart ischemia and hypertension;
• rheumatism of the heart;
• infective endocarditis;
• trauma of the chest.

Cardiologists warn that the uncontrolled or long-term use of medicines Fenfluramine and Dexefenfluramine, can also lead to the development of mitral valve pathology.

Symptoms of regurgitation of the mitral valve

Symptoms of the disease can develop gradually or manifest suddenly. The most characteristic signs of regurgitation are:

• constant physical fatigue;
• rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat;
• dyspnea;
• frequent urge to urinate;
• cough.

During the examination the doctor notices:

• noises in the heart;
• characteristic crackle in the lungs;
• vibration over the heart;
• signs of right-sided heart failure (swelling of the cervical veins, enlarged liver, swelling of the ankles).

There are four degrees of regurgitation of the mitral valve:

1. With regurgitation of the mitral valve of the 1st degree, the deflection of the valves does not exceed 3-6 mm, the return flow is insignificant, and the patient's condition is close to the physiological norm.
2. At 2 (moderate) degree of disease the deflection of the valves is 9 mm, and the clinical manifestations become more noticeable.
3. 3 degree - marked regurgitation of the valve, characterized by the deflection of the valves more than 9 mm, while the atrium widens, the walls of the ventricle thicken, there are noticeable violations of the heart rhythm.
4. Severe regurgitation of the heart valve - grade 4, can lead to life-threatening arrhythmias, thromboembolism (formation of moving blood clots), infection of the heart valve, pulmonary hypertension.

Diagnosis and therapy with regurgitation of the mitral valve

Although regurgitation in the valves of the mitral valve of 1 to 2 degrees does not pose a threat to health, but due to the fact that the disorders can progress, modern cardiology attaches great importance to timely diagnosis of pathology. If you suspect a disease,

• Ultrasound of the heart ;
• ECG;
• Chest X-ray;
• magnetic resonance imaging.

With minor and moderate degrees of regurgitation of the mitral valve, it is recommended that psychological and exercise, lead a healthy lifestyle, and, if necessary, use conservative methods of correction. Rheumatic mitral regurgitation involves antibiotic therapy. With severe and severe degrees, systematic therapy is required, surgical plastic of the valve or its prosthetics is possible. In order to prevent thromboembolism with severe regurgitation, cardiologists recommend the use of anticoagulants - drugs that prevent the formation of blood clots.

Attention! If you are diagnosed with "regurgitation of the mitral valve," you should visit your doctor regularly and follow his recommendations.