Anterior Mitral Leaflet Retraction—A New Echocardiographic Predictor of Severe Mitral Regurgitation Following Balloon Valvuloplasty by the Inoue Technique

Echocardiographic quantification of the severity of anterior mitral leaflet retraction aids prediction of severe mitral regurgitation after balloon valvuloplasty.

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 1998-03, Vol.81 (5), p.656-659
Main Authors: Mueller, Urs K, Sareli, Pinhas, Essop, Mohammed Rafique
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiovascular system
Catheterization - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Male
Medical sciences
Mitral Valve - diagnostic imaging
Mitral Valve Insufficiency - diagnostic imaging
Mitral Valve Insufficiency - etiology
Mitral Valve Stenosis - therapy
Predictive Value of Tests
Retrospective Studies
Ultrasonic investigative techniques
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Echocardiographic quantification of the severity of anterior mitral leaflet retraction aids prediction of severe mitral regurgitation after balloon valvuloplasty.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/S0002-9149(97)00976-4