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Primary and Secondary Causes of Mitral Regurgitation
Primary (organic) chronic mitral regurgitation:
 • Leaflet: Rheumatic fever, Infective
of Mitral Regurgitation ... endocarditis, Myxomatous (MVP ... endocarditis, Myxomatous (MVP ... ), Myxomatous (MVP ... #cardiology #causes
Causes of Primary and Functional Mitral Regurgitation (MR) 
Causes of primary mitral regurgitation
 - Rheumatic heart
Mitral Regurgitation ... Causes of functional ... mitral regurgitation ... #Mitral #Regurgitation ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
RA/CVP Waveform Interpretation

Central venous pressure (CVP) or right atrial pressure (RAP) waveform tracings can often times
RV), tricuspid valve ... regurgitation). ... Success of mitral ... valve repair (ie ... Interpretation #Diagnosis
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Involves aortic and mitral ... regurgitation ... Criteria • ↑ ESR, CRP ... Treat underlying cause ... • Colon CA: S.
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
involves aortic and mitral ... regurgitation ... Criteria • ↑ ESR, CRP ... Treat underlying cause ... • Colon CA: S.