CREAM Mnemonic for Causes of Aortic Regurgitation

C - Congenital (Bicuspid Aortic Valve)
R - Rheumatic disease - Sequalae of untreated Group A strep, more prevalent in endemic areas
E - Endocarditis
A - Aortic dissection, root dilatation
M - Marfan’s, Myxomatous Disease

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