Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Mitral regurgitation) that could possibly cause Mitral regurgitation includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Mitral regurgitation that are listed by the Diseases Database:
Other conditions that might have Mitral regurgitation as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Mitral regurgitation. Our database lists the following as having Mitral regurgitation as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Mitral regurgitation as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Mitral regurgitation. Our database lists the following as having Mitral regurgitation as a symptom of that condition:
Causes: Mitral regurgitation:
Valve disorder allowing backflow of blood back into the atrium
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Mitral regurgitation may be found in:
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Source: The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics, 2006
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