Monitoring chronic mitral valve regurgitation
How often you see your doctor and what tests are done will be determined by how severe your chronic mitral valve regurgitation is.
Monitoring chronic mitral valve regurgitation Degree of mitral regurgitation
Suggestions for monitoring and tracking
Mild
- See a doctor annually for a checkup.
- Let your doctor know if you develop symptoms in between visits.
- Have an echocardiogram every 2 to 3 years.
Moderate
- See a doctor annually.
- Let your doctor know if you develop symptoms in between visits.
- Have an echocardiogram once a year.
Severe
- Have a physical examination and echocardiogram once every 6–12 months.
Other tests that may be useful in assessing the condition’s progression are a chest X-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG), and exercise stress test.
| Author: | Kathe Gallagher, MSW Cynthia Tank | Last Updated: April 3, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology | |
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