MEDICINE
CARDIOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following statement is correct about mitral regurgitation (MR)?
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the causes of acute MR include infective endocarditis, papillary muscle rupture, trauma, and chordal rupture
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chronic MR usually presents as a cardiac emergency
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even in people with severe MR, there may be no signs or symptoms until the left atrium fails
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mitral valve surgery is indicated in mild symptomatic MR
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Endocarditis. Endocarditis is one of the causes of primary MR. Mitral valve regurgitation may occur as a result of mitral chordal rupture, leaflet rupture (flail leaflet), leaflet perforation or interference of the vegetation mass with leaflet closure.
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