Double orifice mitral valve associated with Ventricular Septal Defect in an infant : case report [PDF]
, 2011 Double orifice mitral valve (DOMV) is an uncommon anomaly characterized by a mitral valve with a single fibrous annulus with two orifices opening into the left ventricle.
Goutami, V. +2 more
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The Incidence of Mitral Valve Prolapse and Mitral Valve Regurgitation in Patient with Secundum Atrial Septal Defect [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Association between secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) and mitral valve disease has been recognized for many years. Noninvasive studies indicate a high incidence of mitral valve prolapse (37-70 percent) in these patients.
Anggrahini, Dyah Wulan +3 more
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Mitral valve interventions in heart failure
ESC Heart Failure, 2018 Secondary mitral regurgitation (MR) results from left ventricular dilatation and dysfunction. Quantification of secondary MR is challenging because of the underlying myocardial disease.
D. Lavall +5 more
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What does it mean? Translating anatomical language to engage public audiences
Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.Abstract The language of anatomy, with its roots in Ancient Greek and Roman languages, is complex and unfamiliar to many. Its complexity creates a significant barrier to public knowledge and understanding of anatomy—many members of the public find themselves asking “what does it mean?”, and this can manifest as poor health literacy and outcomes.
Kat A. Sanders, Adam M. Taylor
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Perforation of anterior mitral leaflet aneurysm: A rare cause of severe mitral regurgitation
The Egyptian Heart Journal, 2016 Mitral valve perforation is a rare cause of severe mitral regurgitation. Infective endocarditis, connective tissue disease, cardiac surgery and aortic regurgitation jet are blaming causes of mitral valve perforation.
Ahmet Seyfeddin Gurbuz +7 more
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Unusual sequelae after percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty: A Doppler echocardiographic study [PDF]
, 1992 Percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty is a promising new technique for the treatment of mitral stenosis, with a relatively low complication rate reported to date.
Abascal, Vivian M. +8 more
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Hammock mitral valve: A rare cause of congenital mitral regurgitation – A case report
Indian Heart Journal, 2014 Hammock valve, also known as anomalous mitral arcade is a rare mechanism for congenital mitral insufficiency. We report a case of a two-week-old neonate who presented with features of heart failure and an apical systolic murmur.
Gopalan Nair Rajesh +4 more
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Is Mitral Valve Repair Safe Procedure in Elderly Patients? [PDF]
, 2010 The aim of this randomized, prospective, study was to evaluate postoperative hospital mortality and morbidity after mitral valve repair by comparing two surgical techniques for resolving mitral valve insufficiency in elderly patients. In comparison were:
Aldo Ivančić +5 more
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Intraoperative evaluation of mitral valve regurgitation and repair by transesophageal echocardiography: Incidence and significance of systolic anterior motion [PDF]
, 1992 Objectives. This study was designed to delineate the utility and results of intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography in the evaluation of patients undergoing mural valve repair for mitral regurgitation.Background.
Abel, Martin D. +7 more
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Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2018 Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) is currently being investigated as a procedural alternative to surgical mitral valve repair or replacement (SMVR).
M. C. Wyler von Ballmoos +2 more
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