Heart Valve Problems: Mitral Insufficiency
Mitral insufficiency means your mitral valve has problems closing. This lets blood leak back through the valve. A small amount of leaking blood rarely lead to problems. But severe cases can cause damage to the heart.
|  Closed mitral valve with insufficiency (viewed from above). |  Having mitral insufficiency doesn't mean you need to stop being active. |
Possible Causes of Mitral Insufficiency
Causes may include:
Treating Mitral Insufficiency
Medications may be prescribed. These help the heart work better. In severe cases, heart valve surgery may be needed to repair or replace the valve.