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Primary and Secondary Causes of Mitral Regurgitation
Primary (organic) chronic mitral regurgitation:
 • Leaflet: Rheumatic fever, Infective
Primary and Secondary ... ), Spontaneous rupture ... rupture • Papillary ... Papillary muscle rupture ... #causes #primary
Blood Culture-Negative Infective Endocarditis (BCNIE)
Definition: No etiology found after 3 separate blood cultures remain negative for
Blood Culture-Negative ... • Infection with ... special media) • Infection ... - Standard culture ... #workup #infectiousdiseases