Table 3.18-6. Classification of mitral regurgitation

Regurgitation

Mild

Moderate

Severe

Effective regurgitant orifice area (cm2)

<0.20

0.2-0.39

≥0.40

Regurgitant volume (mL)

<30

30-59

≥60

Regurgitant fraction (%)

<30

30-49

≥50

PASP (mm Hg)

<30

30-50

>50

Based on Circulation 2021;143(5): e72-e227.

MVA, mitral valve area; MVG, mitral valve gradient; PASP, pulmonary artery systolic pressure.