Can mitral valve insufficiency be treated with interventional surgery?

Written by Di Zhi Yong
Cardiology
Updated on September 11, 2024
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If the condition of mitral valve regurgitation is not very severe, interventional surgery can be considered when the condition is under control. However, if the mitral valve regurgitation is accompanied by heart failure, especially chronic heart failure, and if cardiac function is not timely corrected, the patient may not tolerate the surgery, and there are certain risks associated with the operation.

Because mitral valve regurgitation can lead to the formation of thrombi, particularly causing cerebral thrombosis or ischemic cerebrovascular diseases, it is important to actively monitor changes in the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse. If conditions such as tachycardia or elevated blood pressure occur, they need to be actively managed. If the disease is timely controlled, surgical treatment can be considered.

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Can mitral valve insufficiency cause angina?

Angina is caused by severe ischemia of the coronary arteries, leading to abnormal myocardial metabolism, which results in cardiac angina. Some people may also experience chest tightness, a burning sensation in the precordial area, or various other discomforts. Mitral valve regurgitation can reduce the effectiveness of ventricular ejection. Most cases of mild to moderate mitral valve regurgitation do not cause angina. However, severe mitral valve regurgitation, which causes most of the heart’s blood to flow back into the left atrium during contraction, can lead to reduced aortic blood supply. Once the reduction in aortic blood supply reaches a certain level, it may cause symptoms of angina. This is relatively rare, as most cases of mitral valve regurgitation typically present symptoms of cardiac failure such as breathlessness, difficulty breathing, and orthopnea.

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Can you drink alcohol with mitral valve insufficiency?

If the patient has a history of mitral stenosis or mitral regurgitation, they should avoid alcohol as it can lead to a series of side effects, especially symptoms such as chest tightness, palpitations, and difficulty breathing. If drinking alcohol results in elevated blood pressure, it requires proactive management, especially for those with heart valve diseases. It is advised that patients focus on a diet rich in high-quality protein and low in salt, fat, and sodium. Regular echocardiographic check-ups are also essential. If the patient has no special complications, active treatment is needed, which usually involves using medications to improve cardiac function.

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Is mitral valve regurgitation due to incomplete closure congenital?

If the patient has a history of mitral valve insufficiency accompanied by regurgitation, it may indicate congenital heart disease, but it does not rule out rheumatic heart disease caused by other illnesses. Because of this, it may indeed be a type of congenital heart disease, and some surgical treatments can be used, which are relatively safe. During this period, it is still necessary to actively monitor changes in the patient's blood pressure, pulse, and heart rate. If there is an increase in blood pressure or an overly rapid heart rate, it needs to be actively managed. Early intervention and treatment can alleviate the current condition of the patient. Based on this situation, it is recommended to just perform a cardiac echocardiogram.

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Is mild mitral valve regurgitation serious?

Mild mitral valve regurgitation, as the name implies, is mild and not severe. From a medical perspective, most cases of mild mitral valve regurgitation are normal physiological phenomena in the human body, which do not cause symptoms, do not affect health, and do not require treatment. Therefore, there is no need to overly worry about this condition in daily life. Of course, maintaining good lifestyle habits is necessary, such as exercising regularly with activities like running and practicing yoga, not smoking, not drinking alcohol, ensuring good sleep, and keeping a pleasant mood. Regarding diet, eat less spicy and greasy food and consume more vegetables and fruits. Good lifestyle habits can effectively prevent the worsening of mitral valve regurgitation.

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How does mitral valve insufficiency lead to heart failure?

Mitral valve regurgitation can easily lead to heart failure, especially left heart failure. This is because, when there is moderate or severe mitral regurgitation, the left ventricle contracts, and a large amount of blood in the left ventricle flows back into the left atrium. When the ventricle relaxes and fills again, the volume of blood in the left ventricle significantly increases, leading to an overload in the capacity of the left ventricle. Over time, this causes left ventricular hypertrophy, a decline in the heart's pumping function, and thus, heart failure occurs. In terms of symptoms, it presents as exertional dyspnea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, among other symptoms. When these symptoms occur, it is necessary to go to the hospital for proper examination and treatment, and to take diuretic medications under the guidance of a doctor to improve the symptoms.