Key result
Real-time two-dimensional echocardiography revealed that mitral valve lesions, characterized by leaflet dislocation toward the left atrium, are present in about 50% of patients with secundum atrial septal defect.
Why the study?
What are the echocardiographic characteristics of mitral valve lesions in patients with secundum atrial septal defect?
Population
120 successive patients with secundum atrial septal defect
Design
Cohort
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May warrant mitral evaluation in secundum ASD; leaves open progression and clinical significance.
Observational (n=120)
What are the echocardiographic characteristics of mitral valve lesions in patients with secundum atrial septal defect?
Real-time 2D echocardiography demonstrates that mitral valve lesions resembling prolapse occur in about half of patients with secundum ASD, primarily affecting the anterior leaflet and progressing with age.
Nagata et al. (1983) conducted an observational in Secundum atrial septal defect (n=120). Secundum atrial septal defect was evaluated on Mitral valve lesions. Real-time two-dimensional echocardiography revealed that mitral valve lesions, characterized by leaflet dislocation toward the left atrium, are present in about 50% of patients with secundum atrial septal defect.
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