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Heart Valve Problems: Mitral InsufficiencyCoraz³n: Insuficiencia mitral

Heart Valve Problems: Mitral Insufficiency

  Mitral insufficiency means your mitral valve has problems closing, letting blood leak back through the valve. Mild cases of mitral insufficiency, when a small amount of blood leaks, rarely lead to problems. But severe cases can cause damage to the ventricle and heart muscle.

Possible Causes

Damage to the heart from disease (such as rheumatic fever) or aging can cause mitral insufficiency. In some cases, mitral insufficiency may result from mitral valve prolapse.

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Having mitral insufficiency doesn?t mean you need to stop being active.

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Closed mitral valve with insufficiency (viewed from above).

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Treating Mitral Insufficiency

For more serious cases of mitral insufficiency, medications may be prescribed. These help the heart work better. In severe cases, heart valve surgery may be needed to repair or replace the valve.

Date Last Reviewed: 2007-09-15T00:00:00-06:00

Date Last Modified: 2006-06-07T00:00:00-06:00

 

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I was diagnosed with persistent AFIB several months ago. I found Dr. Norris by a referral from another physician. Dr. Norris scheduled me for a cardiac ablation without delay. He thoroughly explained the procedure, risks and benefits prior to the procedure. Dr. Norris and his staff exhibited exceptional professionalism and interest in resolving my AFIB. One month post-op I am rhythm and feel great. Thank you Dr. Norris and staff. I truly feel like I have my life back again.
-Ken Afienko

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Clearwater, FL 33756 (Two blocks south of Morton Plant Hospital )

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Dr. John F. Norris, an electrophysiologist (cardiologist with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders), pioneered cardiac cathether ablation for atrial fibrillation and biventricular cardioverter-defibrillator implantation in Pinellas County, FL. Founder of Pinellas Arrhythmia Associates, he serves the communities of Clearwater - St. Pete, FL providing patients the full array of modern electrophysiology diagnostics, treatments and technologies.

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