mitral regurgitation

Question 1

what is mitral regurgitation

Answer 1

when the mitral valve does not shut properly leading to the backflow of blood through the mitral valve during systole

Question 2

what causes mitral regurgitation

Answer 2

occurs following an MI, coronary disease, endocarditis, rheumatic fever or may be congenital

Question 3

what are the symptoms of mitral regurgitation

Answer 3

most are asymptomatic, symtpoms are usually due to failure of left ventricle

Question 4

what are the signs of mitral regurgitation

Answer 4

pansystolic murmur described as ‘blowing’, heard best at apex, radiating to axilla, may be quiet as a result of incomplete closure of the valve. Severe MR may cause a widely split S2.

Question 5

what are investigations taken place for mitral regurgitation

Answer 5

ECG, CXR, echo

Question 6

what will the ECG look like if someone has mitral regurgitation

Answer 6

may have a broad P wave due to atrial enlargement

Question 7

what may the CXR look like if someone has mitral regurgitation

Answer 7

cardiomegaly

Question 8

what is the treatment for mitral regurgitation

Answer 8

surgery