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Mitral Regurgitation Home Care
Home care for mitral regurgitation includes:
  • Take medications as directed before dental or surgical procedures.
  • Avoid decongestants
  • Stop smoking.
  • Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
  • Follow an exercise plan developed with your doctor.
  • Eat a healthy heart diet:
  • Weight loss if you are overweight. Images
  • Monitor your weight.
    • Keep a log of the results.
  • If you have high blood pressure:
    • Learn how to take your blood pressure. VideosImages
    • Check your blood pressure every day. VideosImages
    • Keep a log of your results.
  • Learn how to take your own pulse. VideosImages
    • Report a rapid or irregular pulse to your doctor. VideosImages
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Last Updated: Jun 6, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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