Echocardiographic evaluation of mitral regurgitation. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Accurate evaluation of mitral regurgitation (MR) severity remains a challenging task in clinical cardiology. The importance of proper quantification of regurgitation cannot be underestimated because a delayed decision to replace or repair a defective valve may lead to worsening ventricular function and increased perioperative and long-term mortality. In this review we discuss both recent developments in the quantification of MR as well as new insights into the pathophysiology and progression of this lesion.

publication date

  • July 1, 2001

Research

keywords

  • Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0034882016

PubMed ID

  • 11574786

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 16

issue

  • 4