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Mitral and Aortic Regurgitation Study Guide | [2026/2027] Updated Version | Cardiac Pathophysiology Explained with Exam-Ready Notes & Verified Questions

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Understand valvular heart disease with this Mitral and Aortic Regurgitation Study Guide featuring clear explanations of pathophysiology, causes, hemodynamic changes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic findings, and nursing management. Includes high-yield exam notes, comparison tables, and verified practice-style questions with detailed rationales. Updated for 2026/2027 to help nursing and healthcare students strengthen cardiovascular understanding and improve exam performance.

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BB MITRAL AND AORTIC REGURGITATION
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# TERM DEFINITION


1 What is the grading system for
MR?
1+: jet extends immediately
behind the valve; 2+: if the jet
extends up to 1/3 the length of
the atrium; 3+ if the jet
extends up to 2/3 the length of
the atrium; 4+ if it extends
more than 2/3s into the atrium




2 What are anesthesia goals with
MR? faster HR, decreased SVR,
maintain contractility and
volume



3
holosystolic murmur best heard
What is the typical MR murmur?
over the LLSB

, 4
What is the typical AI murmur? decresendo diastolic murmur



5 AI, IHSS, VSD
What is the differential
diagnosis of a pansystolic
murmur?


6
What is the typical mitral high pitched systolic murmur
valve prolapse heart sound? best heard at the apex



7 What are the anesthetic
management goals for MVP?
avoiding events which increase
cardiac emptying; increases in HR
and decreases in SVR must be
avoided

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