Hypovolemia-induced reversible severe mitral regurgitation due to left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.

Authors :: Rosen B
Kriwisky M
Rozenman Y
Harpaz D
Source :: Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) [Echocardiography] 2002 Nov; Vol. 19 (8), pp. 679-82.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: We describe a hypertensive patient who developed profound cardiogenic shock after treatment with nitrates and diuretics. Echocardiography revealed a marked left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with severe mitral regurgitation that were reversible after aggressive fluid therapy.

Subjects :: Aged
Echocardiography
Female
Humans
Hypovolemia diagnosis
Mitral Valve Insufficiency diagnosis
Severity of Illness Index
Shock, Cardiogenic diagnosis
Shock, Cardiogenic etiology
Ventricular Outflow Obstruction diagnosis
Hypovolemia complications
Mitral Valve Insufficiency etiology
Ventricular Outflow Obstruction complications

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