Valvular regurgitation is common in developed countries with an increasing prevalence due
to aging of the population and more accurate diagnostic imaging methods. Although …

Surgical intervention for chronic aortic or mitral regurgitation in asymptomatic individuals is
recommended on the basis of regurgitant severity and the hemodynamic consequences on …

Valvular regurgitation continues to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality.[1] While
a careful history and physical examination remain essential in the overall evaluation and …

Decisions regarding surgery for mitral regurgitation (MR) are predicated on the accurate
quantification of MR severity. Quantitative parameters, including vena contracta width …

Background: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is widely recognized as a non-
invasive gold standard for quantification of ventricular volumes. In addition, it is an emerging …

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Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a common valvular heart disease and is the second most
frequent indication for heart valve surgery in Western countries. Echocardiography is the …

Quantification of chronic mitral regurgitation (MR) is essential to guide patients' clinical
management and define the need and appropriate timing for mitral valve surgery …

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a common cause of morbidity worldwide and an accepted
indication for interventional therapies which aim to reduce or resolve adverse clinical …

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. MR is
classified as primary (organic) if it is due to an intrinsic valve abnormality, or secondary …