Which condition can cause an artificial increase in the pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP)?
A) Aortic regurgitation
B) Aortic stenosis
C) Mitral stenosis
D) Mitral regurgitation

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If mitral regurgitation is present,the mean pulmonary artery occlusion pressure reading is artificially elevated because of abnormal backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium during systole.

Which Condition Can Cause an Artificial Increase in the Pulmonary