Key result
3D transesophageal echocardiography improved the morphological and functional assessment of mitral valve clefts in four adult patients, with potential implications for surgical planning.
Why the study?
Mitral valve cleft is a rare entity that must be recognized as a differential mechanism for mitral regurgitation, where 3D transesophageal echocardiography plays an essential role in evaluation and surgical planning.
Population
Four cases of mitral valve cleft presenting during adulthood
Design
Case series and mini-review
Authors
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Should not change practice based on four cases; leaves open need for prospective validation in surgical planning.
Case Report (n=4)
3D transesophageal echocardiography is an essential imaging modality for the accurate morphological and functional assessment of rare mitral valve clefts in adults, aiding in surgical planning.
Ferreira et al. (2019) conducted a case report in Mitral valve cleft (n=4). 3D transesophageal echocardiography was evaluated. 3D transesophageal echocardiography improved the morphological and functional assessment of mitral valve clefts in four adult patients, with potential implications for surgical planning.
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