
pmid: 25684076
The morphology of mitral valve (MV) prolapse and flail may be extremely variable, with dominant and secondary dynamic lesions. Any pathologic valve appears unique and different from any other. Three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography is a powerful tool to evaluate the geometry, dynamics, and function of the MV apparatus and may be of enormous value in helping surgeons perform valve repair procedures. Indeed, in contrast to the surgical view, 3D transesophageal echocardiography can visualize MV prolapse and flail in motion and from different perspectives. The purpose of this special article is not to provide a comprehensive review of degenerative MV disease but rather to illustrate different types of mitral prolapse and flail as they appear from multiple 3D transesophageal echocardiographic perspectives using a series of clinical scenarios. Because in everyday practice, 3D transesophageal echocardiographic images of MV prolapse and flail are usually observed in motion, each scenario is accompanied by several videos. Finally, the authors provide for each scenario a brief description of the surgical techniques that are usually performed at their institution.
Male, 3D TEE, Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional, Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Reproducibility of Results, 610 Medicine & health, Middle Aged, Degenerative mitral regurgitation, Sensitivity and Specificity, 11171 Cardiocentro Ticino, 2705 Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Treatment Outcome, Mitral valve disease, Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted, 2741 Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, Humans, Female, 610 Medicine & health, Echocardiography, Transesophageal, Aged
Male, 3D TEE, Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional, Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Reproducibility of Results, 610 Medicine & health, Middle Aged, Degenerative mitral regurgitation, Sensitivity and Specificity, 11171 Cardiocentro Ticino, 2705 Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, Treatment Outcome, Mitral valve disease, Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted, 2741 Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, Humans, Female, 610 Medicine & health, Echocardiography, Transesophageal, Aged
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