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  1. Problem: Heart Valve Regurgitation - American Heart Association

    May 23, 2024 · Read more about regurgitation and specific valves: Mitral regurgitation is leakage of blood backward through the mitral valve each time the …

  2. Problem: Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation - American Heart Association

    May 24, 2024 · Tricuspid regurgitation is leakage of blood backwards through the tricuspid valve each time the right ventricle contracts. Learn about …

  3. Problem: Mitral Valve Regurgitation - American Heart Association

    May 24, 2024 · Mitral regurgitation is leakage of blood backward through the mitral valve each time the left ventricle contracts. Learn about ongoing care …

  4. Problem: Aortic Valve Regurgitation - American Heart Association

    May 24, 2024 · What causes aortic regurgitation? Common causes of severe aortic regurgitation are bicuspid valve disease, congenital abnormalities, …

  5. Medications for Heart Valve Symptoms

    May 30, 2024 · When should heart valve repair or replacement be considered over medications? If your valve disease progresses, surgical treatment may …

  6. Members of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines and the American Heart …

  7. Roles of Your Four Heart Valves - American Heart Association

    May 23, 2024 · Opens to allow blood to leave the heart from the left ventricle through the aorta and the body. Prevents the backflow of blood from the …

  8. Options for Heart Valve Repair - American Heart Association

    May 30, 2024 · The goal of heart valve surgery is to cure the problem or lengthen life by restoring the function of your heart valves. Learn about valve …

  9. Recognizing the Symptoms of Worsening Heart Valve Disease

    May 30, 2024 · Would you recognize the symptoms of worsening heart valve disease? When heart valve problems are severe, there are often no …

  10. Problem: Pulmonary Valve Regurgitation - American Heart Association

    May 24, 2024 · Rarely, these conditions can progress to heart failure, which can create more noticeable symptoms such as chest pain or discomfort, …