Mitral regurgitation, also called a leaky mitral valve can cause serious heart problems if left untreated. Learn more about how mitral valve diseases are treated at Mayo Clinic. https://mayocl.in/2XfYu1J | Mayo Clinic

🫀 What Severe Mitral Regurgitation Is • Definition: Mitral regurgitation occurs when the mitral valve (between the left atrium and left ventricle) doesn’t close properly, allowing blood to leak backward. • Severe cases: The backward flow is large enough that the heart cannot pump sufficient blood forward, reducing oxygen delivery to the body Cleveland... 1. — ⚠️ Symptoms of Severe Mitral Regurgitation • Shortness of breath, especially during exertion or when lying flat • Fatigue and reduced abi

Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation (DMR) Progressive valvulopathy from myxomatous degeneration → leaflet prolapse/flail → chronic regurgitation → volume overload & ventricular remodeling. Intervention Criteria (2020 ACC/AHA): · ✅ Symptoms · ✅ LVEF ≤60% · ✅ LVESD ≥40mm · ✅ New AFib or Pulm HTN (PASP≥50mmHg) 2025 Tx Update: · MVr: Gold standard (>95% repair rate, >20-yr durability) · TEER (MitraClip): For high-risk patients · Tendyne TMVR: FDA-approved for severe MAC (May '25) · Early referral to V