Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2018; 111(1): 109-111
Case 4/2018 – Important Mitral Valve Regurgitation Caused by Hammock Mitral Valve in 8 Year-Old Girl
DOI: 10.5935/abc.20180128
Clinical data
Heart murmur was auscultated during routine examination at 6 years of age, with complaints of tachycardia and chest pain at that time. A diagnosis of mitral regurgitation caused by hammock mitral valve was performed and enalapril 2.5 mg/day (0.1 mg/kg) was started. She reported being asymptomatic, capable of performing physical activity.
Physical examination: good overall health status, eupneic, acyanotic, normal pulses in the four limbs. Weight: 25 kg; height: 130 cm; right upper limb blood pressure: 90 x 60 mmHg; Heart Rate (HR): 96 bpm; Oxygen Saturation (O2Sat): 97%.
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Case 4/2018 – Important Mitral Valve Regurgitation Caused by Hammock
Mitral Valve in 8 Year-Old Girl
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