A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Mitral regurgitation
-
Mitral regurgitation is leakage of blood backward through the mitral valve each time the left ventricle contracts.
Genetic weakness of the mitral valve tissue (myxomatous degeneration) and heart attack are the most common causes of mitral regurgitation except in places where antibiotics are not readily available to treat streptococcal infections and prevent rheumatic fever.
When regurgitation is severe, people may have shortness of breath.
Mild regurgitation may not need treatment, but people with more severe regurgitation may need surgery to replace the damaged heart valve.(See also Overview of Heart Valve Disorders.)
The mitral valve is in the opening between the left atrium and the left ventricle. The mitral valve opens to allow blood from the left atrium to fill the left ventricle and closes as the left ventricle contracts to pump blood only out into the aorta and not back into the left atrium. When the mitral valve does not close completely, some blood leaks backward into the left atrium, termed regurgitation.
Mitral regurgitation meaning & definition 1 of Mitral regurgitation.
Similar Words
What is Define Dictionary Meaning?
Define Dictionary Meaning is an easy to use platform where anyone can create and share short informal definition of any word.
Best thing is, its free and you can even contribute without creating an account.
This page shows you usage and meanings of Mitral regurgitation around the world.
Best thing is, its free and you can even contribute without creating an account.
This page shows you usage and meanings of Mitral regurgitation around the world.
