Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a common valvular heart condition that affects the heart’s ability to pump blood efficiently. In patients with MR, the mitral valve does not close completely, causing blood to flow backward into the left atrium during systole. This backward flow affects the heart’s pressure-volume loop and overall hemodynamics, making it critical to … Read more
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a common valvular heart disease characterized by the backward flow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium during systole. This abnormal blood flow significantly alters the normal hemodynamics of the heart and has a profound effect on the pressure-volume (PV) loops used to evaluate cardiac function. Understanding the … Read more
Valvular heart disease (VHD) presents significant challenges in modern cardiovascular medicine. It encompasses a spectrum of conditions where one or more of the heart’s valves malfunction, leading to disrupted blood flow within the heart and across the systemic circulation. As VHD progresses, it often necessitates surgical intervention to correct the valve dysfunction. One of the … Read more