The SI unit for pressure is the pascal (Pa), equal to one newton per square metre (N/m 2 or kgÂ·m â1 Â·s â2). This name for the unit was added in 1971; before that, pressure in SI was expressed simply in newtons per square metre.
A leaking mitral valve allows blood to flow in two directions during the contraction. Some blood flows from the ventricle through the aortic valve â as it should â and some blood flows back into the atrium. A leaking (or regurgitant) aortic valve allows blood to flow in two directions.
Watch an animation of mitral valve regurgitation. A leaking mitral valve allows blood to flow in two directions during the contraction. Some blood flows from the ventricle through the aortic valve â as it should â and some blood flows back into the atrium.f regurgitation is severe enough, the forward flow of blood is reduced enough to cause heart failure (when the heart does not pump enough blood to the body) which may produce also symptoms ranging from shortness of breath during exertion, coughing, congestion around the heart and lungs, swelling of the legs and feet.