Diagnostic criteria:
History:
Examination:
Ix
Differentials
Acute mitral regurgitation is one of the complications of acute myocardial infarction.
Diagnostic criteria: ECHO
History:
Sob, presyncope
Examination:
left sided HF: pulmonary oedema
pansystolic murmur radiating to auxilla
Ix
ECHO
Differentials
Ventricle septal defect
Ventricle rupture
Consider:
Vasodilators- gtn,
Inotropes- dobutamine,
Intra-aortic pumps,
Cardiothoracic input re: repair.
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