What Is Mitral Regurgitation? Mitral regurgitation (MR) occurs when the heart's mitral valve does not close completely, allowing blood to regurgitate (or leak) through the valve when it should be closed. Here is a brief review of the heart's chambers and valves.
A tracheostomy usually takes 20 to 45 minutes to perform. The surgeon or other health care professional will make a cut through the lower front part of your neck and then cut into your windpipe. Cuffed trach tubes may be used. These tubes use air to widen or narrow the tube to fit the hole.
A tracheostomy provides another way for oxygen-rich air to reach your lungs, besides going through your nose or mouth. A breathing tube, also called a trach (trake) tube, is put through the tracheostomy and directly into the windpipe to help you breathe. Doctors use tracheostomies for many reasons.One common reason is to help people who need to be on ventilators (VEN-til-a-tors) for more than a couple of weeks.he hole is made to help you breathe. A tracheostomy usually is temporary, although you can have one long term or even permanently. How long you have a tracheostomy depends on the condition that required you to get it and your overall health.