Key result
Two-dimensional echocardiography detected mitral valve abnormalities in 59% (33 of 56) of patients with coarctation of the aorta, compared to 0% in a control group.
Why the study?
Does two-dimensional echocardiography detect mitral valve abnormalities in patients with coarctation of the aorta?
Population
56 patients with coarctation of the aorta and a control group of patients
Comparison
Comprehensive two-dimensional echocardiographic… vs Control group of patients
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports mitral valve evaluation in coarctation patients; hypothesis-generating for prognostic impact and management.
Observational (n=56)
Does two-dimensional echocardiography detect mitral valve abnormalities in patients with coarctation of the aorta?
Absolute Event Rate: 59% vs 0%
Two-dimensional echocardiography is a sensitive noninvasive method for detecting significant and subtle mitral valve abnormalities frequently associated with aortic coarctation.
Celano et al. (1984) conducted an observational in Coarctation of the aorta (n=56). Coarctation of the aorta vs. Control group was evaluated on Abnormalities of the mitral complex detected by two-dimensional echocardiography. Two-dimensional echocardiography detected mitral valve abnormalities in 59% (33 of 56) of patients with coarctation of the aorta, compared to 0% in a control group.
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