Spatial appreciation of flow velocities using Doppler color flow mapping has led to
quantitative evaluation of the zone of flow convergence proximal to a regurgitant orifice …

PURPOSE: To evaluate the relationship between the intensity of murmurs and severity of
mitral and aortic regurgitation. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Consecutive patients with …

OBJECTIVES.: The purpose of this study was to determine, in a large referral population, the
rate of echocardiographic change in mitral valve area (MVA) without interim intervention, to …

OBJECTIVES.: The purpose of this study was to develop a rational and objective method for
selecting a region in the proximal flow field where the hemispheric formula for calculating …

Objectives. This study sought to investigate the applicability of a current implementation of a
three-dimensional echocardiographic reconstruction method for color Doppler flow …

MITRAL valve prolapse (MVP) is defined as the billowing of mitral leaflets superior and
posterior into the left atrium (LA) during systole. It is currently the most commonly diagnosed …

Objectives. This study sought to evaluate the effect of proximal flow constraint induced by the
left ventricular wall on the accuracy of calculated flow rates and to assess a possible …

Recent studies have shown good agreement between proximal regurgitant jet size obtained
with transthoracic color flow mapping and regurgitant fraction in patients with mitral …

Data on the effects of exercise on left ventricular (LV) volumes and ejection performance in
patients with severe mitral regurgitation (MR) are limited. With use of a matched-pairs …

The presentation of the critically ill patient encompasses numerous idiosyncrasies and
complexities. The correct diagnosis is crucial and must be made in an expeditious fashion to …