Mitral valve

From WikiMD's Medical Encyclopedia

(Redirected from Valvula bicuspidalis)

Mitral valve is the valve in the heart that allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, but prevents blood from flowing back in.

What are the other names of mitral valve?

The mitral valve is also called the bicuspid valve

What is the function of mitral valve?

The mitral valve allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

What are some common mitral vale related problems?

  • Mitral stenosis - Mitral stenosis is a narrowing of the valve
  • Mitral regurgitation - mitral regurgitation or mitral insufficiency, which is the regurgitation or backflow of blood due to the incomplete closure of the valve.
  • Mitral valve prolapse - mitral valve prolapse can result in mitral insufficiency, which is the regurgitation or backflow of blood due to the incomplete closure of the valve.

What are some advances in the treatment of mitral valve diseases?

What are some mitral valve images?

Also see

  • The tricuspid valve which allows blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle.
  • The aortic valve which allows blood to flow from the left ventricle to the aorta.
  • The pulmonary valve which allows blood to flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery.
FAQS

Can you help answer any of these frequently asked questions on Mitral valve?

  • Does mitral valve repair shorten your life?
  • What is life expectancy after mitral valve replacement?
  • How serious is a mitral valve replacement?
  • What should I avoid if I have mitral valve prolapse?
  • Is it better to repair or replace a mitral valve?
  • How do I know if my mitral valve prolapse is getting worse?
  • What is the average age for heart valve replacement?
  • Can you replace a mitral valve without open heart surgery?
  • What are the symptoms of a leaky mitral heart valve?
  • When should you have mitral valve surgery?
  • Does mitral valve regurgitation get worse with age?
  • How long can you live with mild mitral valve regurgitation?
  • Does caffeine affect mitral valve prolapse?
  • What happens if you don't fix mitral?
  • How can I strengthen my heart valve naturally?
  • What medication is used for leaky heart valve?

Resources

Message
No content specified


Additional resources

Mitral valve

About WikiMD
WikiMD is the world's largest, free medical and wellness encyclopedia with a focus on patient education.


Stub icon
   This article is a Mitral valve stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it!






<html><link rel="canonical" href="https://wikimd.com/wiki/Mitral+valve">‎ <meta name=”viewport” content=”width=device-width, initial-scale=1″> </html>

Anatomy of the heart
General
Chambers
Layers
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Ad. Transform your health with W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa

W8MD's happy loser(weight)

Tired of being overweight?

Special offer:

Budget GLP-1 weight loss medications

  • Semaglutide starting from $29.99/week and up with insurance for visit of $59.99 and up per week self pay.
  • Tirzepatide starting from $45.00/week and up (dose dependent) or $69.99/week and up self pay

✔ Same-week appointments, evenings & weekends

Learn more:

Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD Medical Encyclopedia

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Content may be inaccurate or outdated and should not be used for diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical decisions. Verify information with trusted sources such as CDC.gov and NIH.gov. By using this site, you agree that WikiMD is not liable for any outcomes related to its content. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Retrieved from "https://wikimd.org/index.php?title=Mitral_valve&oldid=4107357"