Congenital mitral malformation
Overview
Malformations of the mitral valve that are present at birth. The mitral valve allows blood to flow between the two chambers on the left side of the heart. Types of mitral malformation are atresia (absent mitral valve), stenosis (narrowed mitral valve) and parachute mitral valve
Symptoms
* Pulmonary hypertension * Cough * Fatigue * Breathing problems * Swollen feet * Asymptomatic * Low level of blood oxygenation * Palpitations * Coughing up blood * Failure to thrive * Cyanosis * Lung congestion * Irregular heart rhythm * Blood clots * Heart murmur
Diagnosis
* High Blood Pressure: Home Testing * Home Blood Pressure Tests * Home Blood Pressure Monitors * Home Heart Tests * Heart Health: Home Testing: * Heart Rate Monitors * Irregular Heartbeat Detection * Heart Electrocardiogram (ECG) * Home Cholesterol Tests * Cold & Flu: Home Testing: * Home Fever Tests * Home Ear Infection Tests * Home Flu Tests