CREAM Mnemonic for Causes of Aortic Regurgitation



C - Congenital (Bicuspid Aortic Valve)

R - Rheumatic disease - Sequalae of untreated Group A strep, more prevalent in endemic areas

E - Endocarditis

A - Aortic dissection, root dilatation

M - Marfan’s, Myxomatous Disease



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