Secondary Mitral Regurgitation: Diagnosis and Management

Secondary Mitral Regurgitation: Diagnosis and Management Mitral regurgitation (MR) is the most common type of valve disease in developed nations and affects more than 2 million people in the US.1 It is seen in approximately one-third of patients with chronic heart failure, and contributes to the progression of disease and a worsening prognosis.2 In patients aged ≥50 years, yearly mortality rates for moderate to severe MR range from 3% to 6%.3MR can be caused by an abnormalit...
Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research