Key result
Posterior mitral leaflet hypoplasia presents across a spectrum from asymptomatic to surgically managed regurgitation.
Why the study?
Hypoplasia of the posterior mitral leaflet is a rare congenital heart defect that can occur isolated or with other congenital heart defects and manifests with symptomatic or asymptomatic mitral regurgitation.
Case Report (n=2)
Highlights the clinical presentation and management of hypoplasia of the posterior mitral leaflet, a rare congenital anomaly.
Warrants inclusion in mitral regurgitation differentials; leaves open evidence-based management for this rare anomaly.
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Kadlečková et al. (2021) conducted a case report in Hypoplasia of the posterior mitral leaflet (n=2). Conservative management or cardiac surgery was evaluated. Hypoplasia of the posterior mitral leaflet is a rare congenital anomaly that can present asymptomatically or with symptomatic mitral regurgitation requiring surgical intervention.
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