Where Is the Mitral Area Located

The mitral valve is located in the left side of the heart, between the left atrium and left ventricle. Oxygen-rich blood flows into the left atrium from the pulmonary veins. When the left atrium fills with blood, the mitral valve opens to allow blood to flow to the left ventricle.

Which side of the heart is the mitral valve?

The mitral valve is located between the upper left heart chamber (left atrium) and the lower left heart chamber (left ventricle). A healthy mitral valve keeps your blood moving in the right direction. A leaky valve doesn’t close the way it should, allowing some blood to flow backward into the left atrium.

What are the symptoms of mitral valve disease?

• Fluttering or rapid heartbeat called palpitations.
• Shortness of breath, especially with exercise.
• Dizziness.
• Passing out or fainting , known as syncope.
• Panic and anxiety.
• Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet.