Dynamic annular geometry and function in patients with mitral regurgitation: Insight from three-dimensional annular tracking
Academic Article
Overview
MeSH Major
Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Mitral Valve
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Mitral Valve Prolapse
abstract
Patients with MR have significant MA enlargement, irrespective of MR etiology. In contrast to functional MR, patients with MR secondary to leaflet prolapse have the largest annular remodeling-almost 80% increase in area-and yet have preserved annular function and dynamicity. These findings may influence surgical repair technique.
