Tag Luiz Maracaja

Risk Increasing prevalence 1976 (lowest) vs. 2012, 1010 vs. 41,880 cases (14 deaths in infants aged <12 mo). Substantial morbidity and mortality in USA children despite high childhood vaccination rates. Incidence highest for infants <1 y of age (23% of all…

Risk Mitral regurgitation affects more than 2 million people in USA. Incidence of moderate/severe mitral regurgitation: Nearly 20% for age >55 y. Mitral valve prolapse is the primary form of myxomatous degeneration of the valve. Mitral valve prolapse is the…