Imaging of Mitral Valve Prolapse: What Can We Learn from Imaging about the Mechanism of the Disease?
Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is the most common mitral valve disorder affecting 2%–3% of the general population. Two histological forms for the disease exist: Myxomatous degeneration and fibroelastic disease. Pathological evidence suggests the disease is not confined solely to the valve tissue, and a...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2308-3425/2/3/165 |