OBJECTIVES This study was performed to determine the accuracy and outcome
implications of mitral regurgitant lesions assessed by echocardiography. BACKGROUND In …

Objectives: We sought to assess the value of transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) using
standardized imaging planes for the functional analysis of mitral regurgitation (MR) as well …

BACKGROUND: Identification of mitral regurgitation (MR) mechanism and pathology are
crucial for surgical repair. The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the …

Background. Appropriate patient selection for surgical repair of the mitral valve depends on
the specific location and mechanism of regurgitation, which, in turn, has necessitated a more …

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a major determinant of outcome in cardiac surgery. The location
and mechanism of mitral lesions determine the approach to various repairs and their …

Background: An essential step in the surgical management of patients with mitral
regurgitation, is a thorough understanding of the pathophysiological mechanism. This …

Surgical repair of the mitral valve is being increasingly performed to treat severe mitral
regurgitation. Transesophageal echocardiography is an essential tool for assessing valvular …

Objectives. This study was designed to delineate the utility and results of intraoperative
transesophageal echocardiography in the evaluation of patients undergoing mural valve …

The ability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to accurately define the functional anatomy
of mitral regurgitation was assessed. Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and cine …

The purpose of this prospective multicenter study of 350 consecutive patients who were
accepted for mitral valve surgery because of severe regurgitation, was to assess the value of …