An echocardiographic examination has verified the presence of significant backward flow of blood through the mitral valve.
Used to document the confirmation of severe mitral regurgitation through echocardiography. Indicates a significant dysfunction of the mitral valve.
"Echocardiogram confirms severe mitral valve regurgitation with a vena contracta of 0.7 cm."
Objective documentation of echocardiographic findings.
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