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Mitral Regurgitation Flashcards

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What is mitral regurgitation?

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Mitral regurgitation is a condition in which the mitral valve doesn’t close properly after the heart pumps

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What are the causes of mitral regurgitation?

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Rheumatoid fever
Valve prolapse
Ischemic heart disease
Infective endocarditis

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What is the pathology of mitral regurgitation?

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Increased arterial pressure

Arterial dilation

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What are the signs of mitral regurgitation?

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Tapping apex beat 
Mid diastolic murmur 
Pulmonary oedema 
Pulmonary hypertension 
Increased JVP
Right heart failure
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What are the symptoms of mitral regurgitation?

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Palpitations 
Fatigue 
Dysponea 
Atrial fibrillation 
Small volume pulse 
Loud S1
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What are the investigations used in mitral regurgitation?

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CXR
ECG
Echocardiogram
Catheter

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What treatments are used in mitral regurgitation?

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Warfrin
Valvotomy - widening of valve
Valve replacement

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