Question:
How is physical exam of pt with MR?
Author: H KAnswer:
Chronic severe MR (systolic murmur grade III/IV, holosystolic, systolic murmur usually prominent at apex and radiates to axilla) Acute severe MR (systolic murmur decrescendo and ceases mid to late systole) Ruptured chorodae tendina/ primary involvement of posterior mitral leaflet/prolapse/flail (regurg jet is eccentric directed anteriorly and strikes LA wall adjacent to aortic root, systolic murmur transmitted to base of heart)
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