Relation of mitral valve morphology and motion to mitral regurgitation severity in patients with mitral valve prolapse.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mitral valve thickness is used as a criterion to distinguish the classical from the non-classical form of mitral valve prolapse (MVP). Classical form of MVP has been associated with higher risk of mitral regurgitation (MR) and concomitant complications. We sought to determine the relation of mitral valve morphology and motion to mitral regurgitation severity in patients with MVP.

Methods

We prospectively analyzed transthoracic echocardiograms of 38 consecutive patients with MVP and various degrees of MR. In the parasternal long-axis view, leaflets length, diastolic leaflet thickness, prolapsing depth, billowing area and non-coaptation distance between both leaflets were measured.

Results

Twenty patients (53%) and 18 patients (47%) were identified as having

SUBMITTER: Senechal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3296553 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature