Patient was educated that signs and symptoms of mitral regurgitation can vary from mild to severe depending on the degree of regurgitation, back-flow of blood, and the extent of vital organ compromise.
Patient was educated regarding signs and symptoms are as follows:
- Diminished function of vital organs
- Compromised blood and oxygen supply to the vital organs affect their function gradually. Blood supply could be reduced to all organs, such as, brain, heart, lung, stomach, and kidneys, affecting their function.
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Angina or chest pain can result from reduced blood and oxygen supply to the cardiac muscle. In severe cases, individuals can even present with an episode of myocardial infarction, damaging the heart muscle.
- Palpitations and arrhythmia
- Damaged heart muscle, secondary to poor blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle, can lead to palpitations and arrhythmias.
- Dizziness and lightheadedness
- Reduced output of oxygenated blood from the left ventricle will result in low blood pressure and result in hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Also, reduced blood supply to the brain can result in increased confusion and frequency of dizzy episodes, thus contributing to falls and accidents.
