Tricuspid Regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) results from a failure of the tricuspid valve to close completely during systole, causing regurgitation of blood into the RA. It is… Read More »Tricuspid Regurgitation
Valvular heart disease
Mitral Regurgitation: Murmur, Pathophysiology, and Treatment
Mitral regurgitation (formerly called mitral insufficiency) results in a volume load on the heart (increases preload) and reduces afterload. The result is an enlarged LV… Read More »Mitral Regurgitation: Murmur, Pathophysiology, and Treatment
Aortic Regurgitation
Aortic regurgitation, also called aortic insufficiency may be caused by aortic root pathology or intrinsic valve disease and can manifest acutely or chronically. In this… Read More »Aortic Regurgitation
Mitral Stenosis
The leading cause of mitral stenosis is rheumatic heart disease which has a higher predilection for women than men. The other cause is calcific degenerative… Read More »Mitral Stenosis