Acute Mitral Regurgitation Requiring Urgent Surgery because of Chordae Ruptures after Extreme Physical Exercise: Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20081019Abstract
Chordae rupture is the most common cause of severe acute mitral insufficiency. Many different mechanisms can cause an acute chordal rupture: degenerative mitral valve disease, infective endocarditis, myocardial infarction, or a posttraumatic event. We present 2 cases of acute mitral regurgitation requiring urgent surgery due to a posterior leaflet chorda rupture after extreme physical exercise.References
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