Diseases and Conditions
Mitral valve disease
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Complications
Mitral valve disease can cause many complications, including:
- Irregular heart rhythms in the upper heart chambers (atrial fibrillation)
- High blood pressure that affects the blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension)
- Blood clots
- Heart failure
- Stroke
