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How sensitive is doppler echo for seeing mitral regurgitation? reliable to rule it out if you have a murmur?

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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered

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Echo: Doppler echocardiography is highly sensitive for mitral regurgitation and quite specific.

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