Diastolic Mitral Regurgitation in a Patient With Complex Native Mitral and Aortic Valve Endocarditis: A Rare Phenomenon With Potential Catastrophic Consequences

We describe a case of diastolic mitral regurgitation in the setting of complex native mitral-aortic valve endocarditis in a patient in normal sinus rhythm and review the etiologic mechanisms of this phenomenon, echocardiographic assessment, and therapeutic implications for hemodynamic management.

Source: Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - February 11, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Pulido, J. N., Lynch, J. J., Mauermann, W. J., Michelena, H. I., Rehfeldt, K. H. Tags: Clinical Challenges Source Type: research