There are four valves in the heart that ensure blood flows correctly. The mitral valve is between the left chambers of the heart. When it is not properly closed up, blood leaks backward. Doctors describe this as mitral regurgitation.
There are four valves in the heart that ensure blood flows correctly. The mitral valve is between the left chambers of the heart. When it is not properly closed up, blood leaks backward. Doctors describe this as mitral regurgitation.