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In which gender is Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) more common?
In which gender is Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) more common?
What is the main cause of Mitral Regurgitation according to the text?
What is the main cause of Mitral Regurgitation according to the text?
What does MR dilate in the heart according to the text?
What does MR dilate in the heart according to the text?
What is the operative criterion for MR when it comes to LVEF?
What is the operative criterion for MR when it comes to LVEF?
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Which medical therapy aims to relieve pulmonary congestion in Mitral Regurgitation?
Which medical therapy aims to relieve pulmonary congestion in Mitral Regurgitation?
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What are the surgical therapy guidelines for selecting patients with Mitral Regurgitation?
What are the surgical therapy guidelines for selecting patients with Mitral Regurgitation?
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Which is the principal intervention for primary mitral regurgitation according to the ACC guidelines?
Which is the principal intervention for primary mitral regurgitation according to the ACC guidelines?
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What is the single most effective therapy for mitral regurgitation?
What is the single most effective therapy for mitral regurgitation?
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What is defined as an abnormal reversal of blood flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium?
What is defined as an abnormal reversal of blood flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium?
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In chronic mitral regurgitation, what may patients remain asymptomatic for?
In chronic mitral regurgitation, what may patients remain asymptomatic for?
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What is the most common cause of mitral regurgitation?
What is the most common cause of mitral regurgitation?
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What symptoms may patients with acute mitral regurgitation experience?
What symptoms may patients with acute mitral regurgitation experience?
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What is the operative criterion for mitral regurgitation (MR) when it comes to left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?
What is the operative criterion for mitral regurgitation (MR) when it comes to left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)?
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What is the main cause of mitral regurgitation according to the text?
What is the main cause of mitral regurgitation according to the text?
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In which gender is Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) more common?
In which gender is Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) more common?
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What does mitral regurgitation (MR) dilate in the heart according to the text?
What does mitral regurgitation (MR) dilate in the heart according to the text?
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What is defined as an abnormal reversal of blood flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium?
What is defined as an abnormal reversal of blood flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium?
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Which medical therapy aims to relieve pulmonary congestion in Mitral Regurgitation?
Which medical therapy aims to relieve pulmonary congestion in Mitral Regurgitation?
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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of mitral regurgitation?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of mitral regurgitation?
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What is the most preferred intervention for primary mitral regurgitation according to the ACC guidelines?
What is the most preferred intervention for primary mitral regurgitation according to the ACC guidelines?
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In which state do patients with chronic mitral regurgitation usually remain asymptomatic?
In which state do patients with chronic mitral regurgitation usually remain asymptomatic?
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Which medical therapy is considered more effective than digoxin, diuretics, and anticoagulants for mitral regurgitation?
Which medical therapy is considered more effective than digoxin, diuretics, and anticoagulants for mitral regurgitation?
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What is independently associated with mitral regurgitation?
What is independently associated with mitral regurgitation?
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What is the main cause of acute mitral regurgitation when associated with coronary artery disease and acute myocardial infarction?
What is the main cause of acute mitral regurgitation when associated with coronary artery disease and acute myocardial infarction?
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What is a significant symptom of chronic atrial dilatation due to chronic mitral regurgitation?
What is a significant symptom of chronic atrial dilatation due to chronic mitral regurgitation?
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What type of intervention is strongly preferred over mitral valve replacement for primary mitral regurgitation?
What type of intervention is strongly preferred over mitral valve replacement for primary mitral regurgitation?
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What plays a very limited role in the principal intervention for primary mitral regurgitation according to the ACC guidelines?
What plays a very limited role in the principal intervention for primary mitral regurgitation according to the ACC guidelines?
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