What is Mitral Insufficiency?

Description of the disease

Mitral insufficiency (MI) is a heart condition characterized by incomplete closure of the mitral valve, leading to the backward flow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium during systole.

Classification

• Functional MI
• Organic MI

Symptoms

• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath
• Bluish skin

Causes

The causes of mitral insufficiency may include rheumatic fever, infectious endocarditis, cardiomyopathies, trauma, and others.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis includes echocardiography, ECG, chest X-ray, MRI, etc.

Treatment

Treatment may include medication, surgical valve repair, or replacement.

Prevention

Prevention involves preventing rheumatic fever, timely treatment of infections, controlling blood pressure, etc.

Physician

Cardiologist or cardiac surgeon.