For Heart Month, Lynne Currie, the Baptist Heart Valve Coordinator, explained what Mitral Valve Regurgitation is, and what ...

In some people, the mitral valve, located on the left side of the heart, does not close properly, which allows blood to flow ...

Location: The location of the heart sound ... The sound produced by the closure of the mitral valve is termed M1, and the sound produced by closure of the tricuspid valve is termed T1.

In this condition, the mitral valve or Aortic valve which is located on left side of heart , does not close properly. This is why the heart might struggle and try to pump the blood harder ...

Q. I have a leaky heart valve that may need surgery down the road. Can you tell me about heart-valve surgery in one of your columns? A. First, let’s explain briefly how the heart works.

The anatomic location where the murmur is best heard ... T = tricuspid valve post (left lower sternal border or LLSB) M = mitral valve post (apex) E = “Erb’s point” Note that both the ...

Considering taking supplements to treat mitral valve prolapse? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse. Follow the links to read ...