Key result
Real-time 3D echocardiography provides unique views of the left AV valve, potentially improving the understanding of valve morphology and function to facilitate surgical planning.
Why the study?
Does real-time 3D echocardiography improve the understanding of valve morphology and function in patients with congenital abnormalities of the left AV valve compared to 2D echocardiography?
Does real-time 3D echocardiography improve the understanding of valve morphology and function in patients with congenital abnormalities of the left AV valve compared to 2D echocardiography?
Real-time 3D echocardiography provides unique views of the left AV valve that can improve the understanding of complex congenital valve morphology and aid in surgical planning.
May aid surgical planning in congenital left AV valve disease; leaves open routine adoption pending prospective validation.
Congenital abnormalities of the left atrioventricular (AV) valve are a significant diagnostic challenge.Traditionally, reliance has been placed on two-dimensional echocardiographic (2DE) imaging to guide recognition of the specific morphological features.Real-time 3DE can provide unique views of the left AV valve with the potential to improve understanding of valve morphology and function to facilitate surgical planning.This review illustrates the features of congenital abnormalities of the left AV valve assessed by 3DE.The similarities and differences in morphology between different lesions are described, both with respect to the valve itself and supporting chordal apparatus.The potential advantages as well as limitations of this technique in clinical practice are outlined.
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A 2015 study conducted a review in Congenital abnormalities of the left atrioventricular (AV) valve. Real-time 3D echocardiography (3DE) vs. Two-dimensional echocardiographic (2DE) imaging was evaluated. Real-time 3D echocardiography provides unique views of the left AV valve, potentially improving the understanding of valve morphology and function to facilitate surgical planning.
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