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Acute Severe Mitral Valve Regurgitation with Posterior Leaflet Torn Post Motor Vehicle Accident: A Case Report and Review
Authors: Hebah Musalem, Fahad Alrubayan, Yazeed Almalki, Yaseen Arabi, Ahmad Aljizeeri.
Abstract
Cardiac injuries are rare complications after blunt chest trauma, and when encountered, myocardial contusions and aortic valve involvement account for most of these injuries. Nevertheless, acute severe mitral valve regurgitation due to a torn leaflet is an infrequently reported life-threatening type of injury in the literature. Hereby, we present a case of acute severe mitral regurgitation post-blunt chest trauma in MVA, highlighting the ICU role in early detection and prompt pharmacological management to prevent heart failure until surgical correction ensues.
Citation:
Hebah Musalem, Fahad Alrubayan, Yazeed Almalki, et al. Acute Severe Mitral Valve Regurgitation with Posterior Leaflet Torn Post Motor Vehicle Accident: A Case Report and Review. 2024; 4(2).
DOI:
10.33425/2768-6647.1050
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