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Mitral Regurgitation (Risk Factors (Advanced age, Renal dysfunction, Lower…
Mitral Regurgitation
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Diagnosis
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ECG
May show left atrial enlargement, atrial fibrillation and left ventricle hypertrophy in severe MR
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Treatment
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Medications
Heart rate control for atrial fibrillation with beta blockers, CCB's & digoxin
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Pathophysiology
Regurgitation into the left atrium produces left atrial dilatation but little increase in left pressure if the regurgitation is long standing
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Causes
Occurs due to abnormalities of the valve leaflets, chordae tendinae, papillary muscles or left ventricle