2 results
Primary and Secondary Causes of Mitral Regurgitation
Primary (organic) chronic mitral regurgitation:
 • Leaflet: Rheumatic fever, Infective
Ring fracture, Thrombus ... tendineae: Myocardial infarction ... muscle: Myocardial infarction ... Regurgitation #differential ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Acute Myocardial Infarction ... • Typically ↑ mitral ... • Stasis and thrombus ... #acuteMI #cardiology ... #differential #