Mild MR is associated with few if any complications. However, when severe, MR may lead to development of (in alphabetical order):
Atrial fibrillation Cardiogenic Shock Endocarditis Pulmonary edema Pulmonary hypertension Right heart failure Thromboembolism - Stroke
What is the natural course or progression of mitral regurgitation?
<s>[INST] Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional. This is the question: What is the natural course or progression of mitral regurgitation? [/INST] \n Mild MR is associated with few if any complications. However, when severe, MR may lead to development of (in alphabetical order):
Atrial fibrillation Cardiogenic Shock Endocarditis Pulmonary edema Pulmonary hypertension Right heart failure Thromboembolism - Stroke</s>