Bustling crowds and bus rides are part of the annual peony pilgrimage to Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It's time to peek at the peak peonies.
Visitors are making the annual pilgrimage to the University of Michigan this week to see -- and smell -- one of the world's premier collections of the garden plant, featuring showy red, white and pink blooms of countless shades and varieties.
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Types of valvular regurgitation Valvular regurgitation is named after the valve through which blood backflows through. Types include: Tricuspid valve regurgitation: Your tricuspid valve is found between your right atrium and right ventricle. Tricuspid valve regurgitation is characterized by the backflow of blood into your right atrium. Pulmonary valve regurgitation: Your pulmonary valve separates your right ventricle from the blood vessels supplying your lungs. Regurgitation can cause blood to flow back into your right ventricle from these blood vessels. Mitral valve regurgitation: Your mitral valve is found between your left atrium and left ventricle. Mitral valve regurgitation is characterized by the backflow of blood into your left atrium. Aortic valve regurgitation: The aortic valve is found between your left ventricle and your aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood away from your heart. 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Frequently asked questions Here are some frequently asked questions people have about valve regurgitation. What is meant by valve regurgitation? Valvular regurgitation is when a valve in your heart doesn't close completely, and blood flows backward into one of the chambers of your heart. It can also occur if blood flows back from the blood vessels leaving the heart, such as the aorta or pulmonary artery, back into the heart. Valvular regurgitation is when a valve in your heart doesn't close completely, and blood flows backward into one of the chambers of your heart. It can also occur if blood flows back from the blood vessels leaving the heart, such as the aorta or pulmonary artery, back into the heart. What is the life expectancy of a person with valvular regurgitation? The life expectancy for people with valvular regurgitation depends on factors such as the severity and other medical conditions. The life expectancy for people with valvular regurgitation depends on factors such as the severity and other medical conditions. How serious is valve regurgitation? If valve regurgitation is left untreated, it can be a serious problem, potentially leading to heart failure. It's important to seek medical attention if you suspect you may have heart valve regurgitation and follow up with any recommended treatment plans and tests. If valve regurgitation is left untreated, it can be a serious problem, potentially leading to heart failure. It's important to seek medical attention if you suspect you may have heart valve regurgitation and follow up with any recommended treatment plans and tests. Takeaway Valvular regurgitation is the backflow of blood through one of the valves in your heart. Mild cases might not be of concern or cause symptoms. More severe cases can cause serious symptoms that may be life threatening.
