Mitral valve disease
Overview
Mitral valve disease is a failure of the heart's mitral valve to open and close properly, causing a backflow of blood into the heart.
Common symptoms
Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, lightheadedness, and a rapid, fluttering heartbeat.
Specialty care
Treatment options
More severe cases may require medications, such as diuretics and blood thinners, or surgery.
