Question
My child was diagnosed with mild mitral regurgitation this month. Can it be treated with medication? The child is breathing somewhat heavily, but there are no other symptoms.
Answer
Non-rheumatic mitral valve insufficiency may be caused by various reasons such as mitral valve prolapse, papillary muscle dysfunction, etc. The treatment method depends on the severity of the mitral valve insufficiency and the presence of symptoms. Generally, asymptomatic mild or moderate mitral valve insufficiency does not require treatment. However, for patients with symptoms, targeted treatment may be necessary, such as medication for arrhythmia or chest pain, and prevention of infectious endocarditis. In severe cases, valve surgery may be required.