Mitral regurgitation
- DOI:
- 10.1093/med/9780199559237.003.0007
Introduction 176
Epidemiology 176
Aetiology 176
Symptoms 186
Clinical signs 188
Complications 188
Initial investigations 190
Differential diagnosis 190
Echocardiographic assessment 191
Carpentier classification 192
Grading severity 200
Surveillance 202
Medical therapy 202
Indications for surgery 204
Management algorithm for severe mitral regurgitation 206
MR is common and may result from abnormal function of any part of the mitral valve complex—the valve leaflets, annulus, chordae tendinae, and papillary muscles....
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