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==Causes==
==Causes==
Pulmonary regurgitation is caused by the following:
*Following repair of tetralogy of Fallot
*Following repair of tetralogy of Fallot
*Following balloon or surgical valvulotomy or valvuloplasty for pulmonary stenosis
*Following balloon or surgical valvulotomy or valvuloplasty for pulmonary stenosis

Revision as of 18:13, 20 December 2016


Overview

Historical Perspective

Epidemiology and Demographics

Classification

Causes

Pulmonary regurgitation is caused by the following:

  • Following repair of tetralogy of Fallot
  • Following balloon or surgical valvulotomy or valvuloplasty for pulmonary stenosis
  • Absent pulmonary valve syndrome
  • Isolated congenital PR
  • Peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Right ventricular outlet aneurysm

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Treatment