Acute Mitral Regurgitation
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Acute mitral regurgitation is a heart disorder in which the mitral valve, which separates two cardiac chambers on the left side, suddenly stops closing properly and allows part of the blood to flow backward. Its sudden onset distinguishes it from the forms that develop slowly.
How it may present: difficulty breathing of abrupt onset, marked fatigue, and a sensation of suffocation, especially when exerting oneself or lying down.
When to seek care? In the presence of difficulty breathing that appears suddenly and intensely, evaluation should be prompt.
Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist studies the disorders of the heart valves and the cardiovascular surgeon intervenes when a surgical correction is considered. Given how quickly it sets in, it is advisable to seek cardiology care without postponing it.
Data on 68 doctors who treat acute mitral regurgitation
Which specialist treats acute mitral regurgitation?
Acute mitral regurgitation occurs when the heart's mitral valve suddenly stops closing 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. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Frequently asked questions
What is acute mitral regurgitation?
Acute mitral regurgitation is a heart disorder in which the mitral valve, which separates two cardiac chambers on the left side, suddenly stops closing properly and allows part of the blood to flow backward. Its sudden onset distinguishes it from the forms that develop slowly.
Which doctor treats acute mitral regurgitation?
Acute mitral regurgitation occurs when the heart's mitral valve suddenly stops closing 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.