Problem: Heart Valve Regurgitation - American Heart Association Regurgitation occurs when blood flows back through the valve as the leaflets are closing or blood leaks through the leaflets when they should be completely closed Learn about the types and how to deal with this heart condition
Problem: Mitral Valve Regurgitation - American Heart Association What are the symptoms of mitral valve regurgitation? Mild mitral regurgitation often does not have any symptoms Most symptoms occur gradually and may include coughing, exhaustion, lightheadedness, increased urination at night, rapid breathing or palpitations
Recognizing the Symptoms of Worsening Heart Valve Disease Would you recognize the symptoms of worsening heart valve disease? When heart valve problems are severe, there are often no recognizable symptoms until heart damage has progressed significantly
Symptoms of Heart Valve Disease Some physical signs of heart valve disease can include: Chest pain or palpitations (rapid rhythms or skips) Shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness or inability to maintain regular activity level
Problem: Aortic Valve Regurgitation - American Heart Association What are the symptoms of aortic valve regurgitation? Mild aortic regurgitation may produce few symptoms People with more severe aortic regurgitation may notice heart palpitations, chest pain, fatigue or shortness of breath Other symptoms include difficulty breathing when lying down, weakness, fainting or swollen ankles and feet
Heart Valve Problems and Causes Many heart valve problems are first identified by the presence of a murmur, or sound that can be heard by listening to the heartbeat with a stethoscope If you’re seeking to better understand a heart valve problem, the American Heart Association can help
Heart Valve Disease Risks, Signs and Symptoms Visit risks for valve disease to see what makes a person at increased risk for developing a dangerous heart valve problem We have helpful articles and media to help you think through the symptoms and consider whether you may need treatment
Heart Valve Surgery Recovery and Follow Up If your health care professional has recommended you have heart valve surgery, you can and should begin planning now for recovery and wellness after your surgery Print our helpful checklist (PDF) (link opens in new window) now and keep it handy during your preparation
Abnormal and Innocent Heart Murmurs Innocent heart murmurs are harmless sounds made by the blood circulating normally through the heart's chambers and valves or through blood vessels near the heart They can be common during infancy and childhood and often disappear by adulthood
Why Do I Need Heart Valve Surgery? - American Heart Association • Regurgitation — valves don’t close properly and allow blood to flow backward where it shouldn’t • Prolapse — the valve leaflets (or flaps) don’t close properly, causing a small leak • Atresia — the valve is not formed correctly or is missing from birth Heart valve surgery is done to replace or repair heart valves that