Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding findings to watch for and report with mitral regurgitation as follows: Hypotension: Reduced output of blood from the heart will result in low blood pressure and hypotensive symptoms of dizziness and lightheadedness. Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday blood pressure readings. Report to your physician regarding any consistent systolic readings below 90 and diastolic readings below 60. Acute weight gain: Observe compliance with log maintenance of everyday weight recording. Fluid [...]

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: Tachycardia As the blood pressure falls heart rate can increase, as the heart can try to compensate for the low blood pressure, by working harder. Murmur Patients can present with regurgitation murmur of [...]

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 [...]

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: Increased workload of the heart Forward pumping of blood through the regurgitating or incompletely closed valve can be difficult due to continuous back-flow of blood into the heart chambers. Increased volume of blood [...]

Patient was educated on mitral regurgitation and its pathophysiology as follows: A normal functioning mitral valve closes completely, when the left ventricle contracts, allowing oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to be pumped into the aorta, to be distributed to all the vital organs in the body. Mitral regurgitation is an abnormal condition of incomplete closing of the mitral valve, when the left ventricle contracts. This resulting in back flow of blood from the left [...]