What you need to know about mitral regurgitation, its diagnosis and mitral valve repair
Mitral regurgitation (or leaky mitral valve) is a condition where the mitral valve in the heart does not close properly, allowing blood from the left ventricle to flow backwards into the left atrium and effectively towards the lungs, instead of moving forward towards the body. We take a look at its diagnosis and what's involved in mitral valve repair, which is often described as the gold standard treatment.
