Pressure Volume Loop : Regurgitation vs Stenosis

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DocMiami

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I would really appreciate any input on this. I was looking at some PV loops for valve pathology. I was wondering why the isovolumetric contraction or relaxation is not impacted in mitral stenosis or aortic stenosis but it is for mitral regurg and aortic regurg. 🙂 Thanks !
 
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