Backflow of blood from the LEFT VENTRICLE into the LEFT ATRIUM due to imperfect closure of the MITRAL VALVE. This can lead to mitral valve regurgitation.
Also Known As:
Mitral Regurgitation; Mitral Insufficiency; Mitral Valve Regurgitation; Incompetence, Mitral; Incompetence, Mitral Valve; Insufficiency, Mitral; Insufficiency, Mitral Valve; Regurgitation, Mitral; Regurgitation, Mitral Valve; Valve Incompetence, Mitral; Valve Insufficiency, Mitral; Valve Regurgitation, Mitral; Mitral Incompetence; Mitral Valve Incompetence