More information: Nobuyuki Kagiyama et al, Clinical Outcomes of Mitral Valve Surgery in Atrial Functional Mitral Regurgitation in the REVEAL-AFMR Registry, JAMA Network Open (2024).

A prolapsing valve, however, can allow blood to leak, which is known as mitral regurgitation. This can increase blood volume and pressure and can cause fluid buildup in the lungs.

BOSTON, MA—The Carillon mitral contour system (Cardiac Dimensions) not only treats functional mitral regurgitation (MR) but also appears to have a broader range of benefits for patients who have heart ...

Mitral regurgitation is the most common form of valvular heart disease and affects around 10% of Americans over 75. It occurs when the mitral valve, which is located between the left atrium and ...

Navi Mumbai: A 78-year-old patient with severe mitral regurgitation has successfully undergone the MitraClip procedure, marking a significant advancement in minimally invasive heart care. The rare ...

Key takeaways: A transcatheter mitral valve replacement system was approved for patients at high surgical risk. The system is fully repositionable and available in multiple sizes. Abbott announced ...