Can you exercise with mild mitral regurgitation?

If you have mild to moderate mitral valve regurgitation (MR) and do not have symptoms, you likely do not have to limit your physical activity. If you do have symptoms or if you have irregular heart rhythms or changes in your heart size or function, you may need to be cautious about physical activity.

Can you exercise with heart valve problems?

If you have mild valvular heart disease, you should avoid high-impact aerobic exercises (i.e. running, Zumba, cycling, etc.). Some sports should also be avoided. These sports include: kickboxing, soccer, football, basketball, cheerleading, tennis, etc.). Furthermore, heavy weightlifting is not recommended.

Can mild mitral regurgitation go away?

Mitral regurgitation may begin suddenly. This often occurs after a heart attack. When the regurgitation does not go away, it becomes long-term (chronic). Many other diseases or problems can weaken or damage the valve or the heart tissue around the valve.

Can you live with mitral valve regurgitation?

Left untreated, severe mitral valve regurgitation can cause heart failure or heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias). Even people without symptoms may need to be evaluated by a cardiologist and surgeon trained in mitral valve disease to determine whether early intervention may be beneficial.

Is mitral valve regurgitation progressive?

Pathophysiology of Chronic Mitral Regurgitation Long- standing mitral regurgitation causes progressive left ventricular dilation and decline in the left ventricular contractility and ejection fraction. These structural and functional changes, may be clinically silent and precede functional limitations and symptoms.

What is mitral valve stenosis and regurgitation?

Mitral Valve Stenosis and Regurgitation. Your mitral valve may also leak, causing blood to flow back through the valve each time the left ventricle contracts. This condition is called mitral valve regurgitation. We determine when a mitral valve malfunction could lead to heart strain and eventual failure, and when it does not pose a danger.

What is primary mitral regurgitation and how is it treated?

Primary mitral regurgitation is when the valve itself is affected such as in mitral valve prolapse. There is no proven medical therapy to make the valve better and the only way to get rid of the mitral regurgitation is by mitral valve surgery. The options are mitral valve repair and mitral valve replacement, which are discussed later in detail.

What are the exercise restrictions for patients with mitral valve regurgitation?

There are no exercise restrictions for patients with run-of-the-mill mitral valve regurgitation. Manage coexisting conditions such as atrial fibrillation with natural and pharmaceutical therapies.

When should I see a doctor about mitral valve regurgitation symptoms?

If you develop symptoms that suggest mitral valve regurgitation or another problem with your heart, see your doctor right away. Sometimes the first indications are actually those of mitral valve regurgitation’s complications, including heart failure, a condition in which your heart can’t pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs.