Genomic analysis in patients with myxomatous mitral valve prolapse: current state of knowledge

Genomic analysis in patients with myxomatous mitral valve prolapse: current state of knowledge

Abstract Background Myxomatous mitral valve prolapse is a common cardiac abnormality. Morbus Barlow is characterized by excess myxomatous leaflet tissue, bileaflet prolapse or billowing, chordae elongation and annular dilatation with or without calcification. Extensive myxoid degeneration with destr...

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Main Authors: S. Gasser, H. Reichenspurner, E. Girdauskas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Morbus Barlow
Barlow’s disease
Bileaflet prolapse
Bileaflet mitral valve genetic analysis
Myxomatous valve disease and myxomatous mitral valve
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-018-0755-y

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