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Mitral Valve Insufficiency MeSH Descriptor Data 2025
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.
Entry Term(s)
Mitral Incompetence
Mitral Insufficiency
Mitral Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Incompetence
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
NLM Classification #
WG 262
Public MeSH Note
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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.