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Primary and Secondary Causes of Mitral Regurgitation
Primary (organic) chronic mitral regurgitation:
 • Leaflet: Rheumatic fever, Infective
and Secondary Causes ... fever, Infective endocarditis ... fever, Infective endocarditis ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology ... #causes #primary
Lancisi's sign in Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation - Physical Exam
Note the large systolic jugular venous wave caused
Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation ... jugular venous wave caused ... #PhysicalExam # ... Cardiology #Neck ... #Jugular #JVP
Lancisi’s Sign in Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation

A 60-year-old man presented with progressive dyspnea and weight gain. A
Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation ... It is caused by ... #PhysicalExam # ... Neck #Jugular #JVP ... #Cardiology
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Lung, Pancreas, Gastric ... aortic and mitral regurgitation ... Septic Emboli Cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Marantic: Emboli > Regurgitation
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Lung, Pancreas, Gastric ... aortic and mitral regurgitation ... Septic emboli cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Marantic: Emboli > Regurgitation