Author(s):
Jens Kienemund,
Karl-Heinz Kuck,
Christian Frerker
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3 years ago
Prevalence of Functional Mitral Regurgitation in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure
Secondary or functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) is a common problem in patients with chronic heart failure (HF) due to dilated cardiomyopathy, regardless of aetiology.1 FMR results from an imbalance between the closing and the tethering forces that act on the mitral valve leaflets.2,3
A chart review of…
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Job title: Director, Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiology Unit
Personal History
Dr Colombo was born in Busto Arsizio, Italy on June 17, 1950.7 After completing his schooling in Gallarate, he went on to the University of Milan School of Medicine in 1968, before attending the University of Parma Postgraduate School to study Cardiovascular Medicine. From a young age, he was a gifted student; and ultimately graduated Summa Cum Laude from his medical school.7
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