Secondary Mitral Regurgitation
Patrick T. O’Gara, Michael J. Mack
Abstract
Secondary mitral regurgitation, which results from left ventricular dysfunction or remodeling or atrial disease, is associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Treatment includes guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure, if present, and in some cases, surgery or transcatheter intervention.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMitral regurgitationCardiologyHeart failureInternal medicineGuidelineRegurgitation (circulation)MitraClipFunctional mitral regurgitationVentricular remodelingAdverse effectIntervention (counseling)Medical therapyMitral valveEjection fractionPathologyPsychiatryCardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsCardiovascular Function and Risk FactorsCardiac pacing and defibrillation studies