Mitral Regurgitation Diagnosis: Xray & Echo

Chest Xray: - Heart chamber dilation: left heart enlargement (LA,LV) -Pulmonary HTN, edema Echo: - Evaluation of the Mitral valve leaflets, annulus, chords, papillary muscles: Primary vs Secondary etiology - LA, LV systolic and diastolic diameter and volume (LV-ESD <40 mm) - LV systolic and diastolic function, PH (LV EF >60%) - Mitral regurgitation quantification (Volume, fraction, regurgitant orifice, vena contracta)