MITRAL VALVE INSUFFICIENCY

Course overview

Mitral valve insufficiency (MVI), also called mitral regurgitation, refers to retrograde blood flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium during systole due to a diseased mitral valve. The resulting increase in left atrial and pulmonary pressures can lead to failure of the right ventricle. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of MVI, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.