Chad Miller

Preliminary Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation I. What imaging technique is first-line for this diagnosis? Echocardiography (transthoracic) II. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of this technique for diagnosis of mitral regurgitation. Advantages Offers exquisite anatomical and functional imaging Does not expose patients to ionizing radiation Helps detect pressure gradients and velocities across a diseased valve and helps…