Nonrheumatic Valvular Disease

The Mitral Valve Most acquired nonrheumatic conditions affect­ ing the mitral valve have mitral insufficiency as their important manifestation. The compo­ nents of the mitral valve consist of the papillary muscles, chordae tendinae, annulus, and leaf­ lets, all of which play an important and com­ plex part in maintaining valve competence. ................
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