mitral regurgitation Flashcards
1
Q
acute MR
A
cardiac emergency
sudden onset pulmonary oedema, hypotension, cardiogenic shock
2
Q
causes of acute MR
A
ischaemic - papillary rupture 2ry to MI IE RHD trauma spontanoeus
3
Q
causes of chronic MR
A
degenerative RHD IE connective tissue disorders hypertrophic cardiomyopathy trauma
4
Q
systolic murmur - features
A
loudest apex
pansystolic
radiates to axilla
louder on expiration
5
Q
ECG findings
A
L ventricular hypertrophy
L axis deviation
6
Q
Mx
A
Rx concurrent complications - AF, Heart failure
definitive Mx = surgery
