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| | 06/03/08 - 01:34 PM  
 
   
 
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What is the most common cause of Mitral Insuf./Regurg? A. Rheumatic Fever B. Congenital causes C. Infective Endocarditis D. Chordae Tendonae Rupture Post MI E. Calcifications F. Syphillis G. Mitral Valve Prolapse Please state your source if you can. Thanks.
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| Vietnamese Forum Elite
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| | 06/03/08 - 08:49 PM  
 
   
 
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Yeah. G (often in US) Rheumatoid fever is prevalent in developing countries.
Edited by Vietnamese on 06/03/08 - 09:13 PM
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| janan Forum Newbie

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| | 06/03/08 - 09:05 PM  
 
   
 
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Rheumatic fever is the commonest cause in the developing coutries. In the developed coutries, it's Mitral Valve prolapse.The answer should be "G"..It's a wellknown concept in Step 2 course
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| | 06/04/08 - 09:27 AM  
 
   
 
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