Mitral regurgitation is a heart condition characterized by the incomplete closure of the mitral valve, leading to the backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium during systole. This results in a systolic murmur heard at the apex of the heart, often radiating to the left axilla. With a global prevalence of over 2%, mitral regurgitation is a common valvular abnormality with various causes, including congenital conditions, rheumatic fever, and degenerative changes in the valve. This overview aims to cover the essentials of mitral regurgitation, from its pathophysiology and etiology to its evaluation and management, underscoring the importance of early detection and appropriate intervention for optimal patient outcomes.By participating in this course, learners comprehensively understand mitral regurgitation, including its clinical features, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic options. Collaborating with an interprofessional team, including cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and imaging specialists, enhances patient outcomes by facilitating a multidisciplinary approach to care. Through shared expertise and coordinated efforts, clinicians can accurately diagnose mitral regurgitation, tailor treatment plans to individual patient needs, and optimize post-intervention care for improved long-term outcomes. Interdisciplinary collaboration ensures that patients receive holistic care addressing the valvular abnormality, comorbidities, and psychosocial factors, ultimately promoting a better quality of life and overall cardiac health.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/25198
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 2.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
Nursing: 2.0 hours
Pharmacy: 2.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABTS - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Adult Cardiac, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Pathology, Congenital Cardiac, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine