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==[[Mitral regurgitation surgery overview|Overview]]==
==[[Mitral regurgitation surgery overview|Overview]]==
==Treatments for Mitral valve regurgitation==
The choice of treatment depends on the symptoms present and the condition and function of the heart. Patients with high blood pressure or a weakened heart muscle may be given medications to reduce the strain on the heart and help improve the condition.
[[Anticoagulant]] or [[antiplatelet]] medications (blood thinners) may be used to prevent clots from forming in patients with [[atrial fibrillation]].
[[Digitalis]] may be used to strengthen the heartbeat, along with [[diuretics]] (water pills) to remove excess fluid in the lungs.
A low-sodium diet may be helpful. Most people have no symptoms; but if a person develops symptoms, activity may be restricted.
Hospitalization may be required for diagnosis and treatment of severe symptoms. Surgical repair or replacement of the valve is recommended if heart function is poor, symptoms are severe, or the condition gets worse. Once the diagnosis of mitral regurgitation is made, the patient should have regular follow-ups with a specialist to determine whether he or she need surgery.
In the past, patients with heart valve problems such as mitral regurgitation were given antibiotics before dental work or an invasive procedure, such as colonoscopy. The antibiotics were given to prevent an infection of the damaged heart valve. However, antibiotics are now used much less often before dental work and other procedures.


==[[Mitral regurgitation surgery indications|Indications]]==
==[[Mitral regurgitation surgery indications|Indications]]==

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