mvr

Posted by amy on May 19, 1999 at 11:40:01
What is the range of mitral regurgitation?  ( 0 ----? )  At what point is it considered severe?  3+?   Thank you!

Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on May 20, 1999 at 14:09:52
Dear Amy
The usual scale is 0, 1+, 2+, 3+ and 4+. 0 is none, 1 is mild, 2 is mild to moderate, 3 is moderate to severe, 4 is severe. Of course, there is more to evaluating mitral regurgitation than just that scoring system.
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Posted by SAH on May 20, 1999 at 17:07:58
How do cardiologists evaluate someone for MVR?  How do you know if you might possibly have MVR?
Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB on May 23, 1999 at 11:47:47
Dear SAH
Mitral valve regurgitation can sometimes be heard on a physical examination; it can often be detected on a cardiac ultrasound. It can also be detected on a cardiac catheterization.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.