Atrial functional mitral regurgitation occurs secondary to left atrial disease, without left ventricular dilatation and intrinsic mitral valve disease. Atrial functional MR typically occurs in the setting of long-standing atrial fibrillation. It is associated with increased mortality risk and hospitalization for heart failure. Reported prevalence of atrial functional MR in patients with AF vary between 3 to 15%. These patients have worse clinical outcome.
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