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Y4 - Surgery - Cardiothoracic > Mitral Regurgitation > Flashcards

Mitral Regurgitation Flashcards

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CLINICAL FEATURES

Presentation

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  • Pan systolic high pitched murmur
  • 3rd heart sound
  • Reduced injection fraction causing congestive heart failure
  • Dyspnoea on exertion
  • Decreased exercise tolerance
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AETIOLOGY

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  • Idiopathic weakening with age
  • Ischaemic heart disease
  • Infective endocarditis
  • Rheumatic heart disease
  • Connective tissue disorders
    • Ehlers Danlos syndrome
    • Marfan syndrome
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MANAGEMENT

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  • Valve replacement
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INVESTIGATIONS

First line

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  • Transthoracic echo
  • ECG
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Y4 - Surgery - Cardiothoracic (12 decks)

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