Prevazujici pricinou mitralni regurgitace jsou dnes degenerativni zmeny mitralni chlopne, zejmena s jejim prolapsem. Nejcastejsi korekci je plastika chlopne, ktera je pro nemocneho vyhodnejsi nez nahrada.
Degenerative changes of mitral valve are the most common cause of mitral regurgitation, often associated with the prolapse of the valve.Fortunatelly most cases are suitable for valve repair, which is believed the optimal surgical treatment. (en)