2013-09-27 Mitral Valve Dzs

Question 1

Clinical presentation of mitral regurgitation?

Answer 1

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Question 2

Clinical presentation of mitral stenosis?

Answer 2

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Question 3

Differentiate between acute and chronic MR.

Answer 3

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Question 4

What are the common causes of MR?

Answer 4

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Question 5

myxomatous degeneration

Answer 5

most common dz affecting mitral leaflet tissue and chordae; results in lax tissue leaving leaflets prone to stretching

Question 6

Treatment for Mitral Stenosis?

Answer 6

diltiazem (Ca2+-blocker affecting AV node)