Relation of mitral valve morphology and motion to mitral regurgitation severity in patients with mitral valve prolapse

Relation of mitral valve morphology and motion to mitral regurgitation severity in patients with mitral valve prolapse

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mitral valve thickness is used as a criterion to distinguish the classical from the non-classical form of mitral valve prolapse (MVP). Classical form of MVP has been associated with higher risk of mitral regurgitation (MR) and concom...

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Main Authors: Sénéchal Mario, Michaud Nicolas, MacHaalany Jimmy, Bernier Mathieu, Dubois Michelle, Magne Julien, Couture Christian, Mathieu Patrick, Bertrand Olivier F, Voisine Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Subjects:
mitral regurgitation
mitral valve
echocardiography
mitral valve prolapse
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/10/1/3

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