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The role of imaging in chronic degenerative mitral regurgitation.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19356431     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Chronic degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR) is a complex problem, which requires an integrated assessment of etiology, pathophysiology, and severity to enable informed clinical decision-making. A multidisciplinary approach is required, with input from the clinician, imager, and surgeon. This review begins with a discussion of essential echocardiographic and surgical mitral valve (MV) anatomy, which dictates suitability for repair when indicated. The echocardiographic and Doppler principles, which underlie the quantitation of MR severity, are summarized in the next section, followed by a critical examination of left ventricular systolic function in this disorder. A brief discussion of the important role of imaging in the developing field of percutaneous MV repair is included. The methodical and objective noninvasive assessment of degenerative MR herein reviewed is intended to help guide management decisions for patients with this challenging valve lesion.
Authors:
Patrick O'Gara; Lissa Sugeng; Roberto Lang; Maurice Sarano; Judy Hung; Subha Raman; Gregory Fischer; Blasé Carabello; David Adams; Mani Vannan
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  JACC. Cardiovascular imaging     Volume:  1     ISSN:  1876-7591     ISO Abbreviation:  JACC Cardiovasc Imaging     Publication Date:  2008 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-04-09     Completed Date:  2009-04-30     Revised Date:  2009-05-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101467978     Medline TA:  JACC Cardiovasc Imaging     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  221-37     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Brigham And Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
Chronic Disease
Cooperative Behavior
Diagnostic Imaging* / methods
Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
Echocardiography, Transesophageal
Heart Catheterization
Humans
Mitral Valve / pathology*,  physiopathology,  surgery
Mitral Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis*,  physiopathology,  surgery
Patient Care Team
Patient Selection
Predictive Value of Tests
Reproducibility of Results
Severity of Illness Index
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ventricular Function, Left

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