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Tests reveal that Mrs. Rogers's mitral valve does NOT close properly, allowing a backflow of blood with each heart contraction. The medical word to describe this valve problem is ________.

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Answer:

Tests reveal that Mrs. Rogers's mitral valve does NOT close properly, allowing a back-flow of blood with each heart contraction. The medical word to describe this valve problem is mitral valve regurgutation. it is caused due to the non-closure of mitral valve  in proper tight manner which leads to the back flow of blood continuously with every contraction.

Explanation:

It is a pathological (medical) condition when the heart's mitral valve doesn't close properly (tightly), allowing the blood to flow backward in the heart.

  • shortness of breath, fatigue, light-headness, and a rapid, fluttering heartbeat are the most common symptoms to be known.
  • some people may not need treatment but severe cases may require medications, such as diuretics and blood thinners, or surgery.

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