Acute Mitral Regurgitation
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Acute mitral regurgitation is a sudden failure of the heart's mitral valve to close, allowing blood to flow back into the left atrium during each heartbeat. Because of its abrupt onset, it is usually considered a situation that requires prompt medical attention.
Possible signs: shortness of breath that develops quickly, severe fatigue, palpitations, and a sense of suffocation when lying down.
Common causes: rupture or damage of the structures that support the valve, heart infections, or complications after a cardiac event.
Which specialist treats it? The evaluation falls to the cardiologist and, in selected cases, the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon; when it affects children, the pediatric cardiologist steps in. If respiratory or cardiac symptoms come on suddenly, the wise course is to seek professional evaluation right away.
Data on 203 doctors who treat acute mitral regurgitation
Which specialist treats acute mitral regurgitation?
Acute mitral regurgitation occurs when the heart's mitral valve suddenly stops working properly. A cardiologist evaluates this condition, and a cardiothoracic surgeon steps in when surgery is needed. If you suddenly have trouble breathing or chest pain, seek care from one of these specialists immediately.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acute mitral regurgitation
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Frequently asked questions
What is acute mitral regurgitation?
Acute mitral regurgitation is a sudden failure of the heart's mitral valve to close, allowing blood to flow back into the left atrium during each heartbeat. Because of its abrupt onset, it is usually considered a situation that requires prompt medical attention.
Which doctor treats acute mitral regurgitation?
Acute mitral regurgitation occurs when the heart's mitral valve suddenly stops working properly. A cardiologist evaluates this condition, and a cardiothoracic surgeon steps in when surgery is needed. If you suddenly have trouble breathing or chest pain, seek care from one of these specialists immediately.