Mitral Regurgitation.
A condition in which the mitral valve does not close tightly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium during each heartbeat. Can be classified as primary (degenerative) or secondary (functional).
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What is mitral regurgitation?
A condition in which the mitral valve does not close tightly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium during each heartbeat. Can be classified as primary (degenerative) or secondary (functional).
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