Authors: Francesco Maffessanti Oana Mirea Gloria Tamborini Mauro Pepi
Publish Date: 2013/05/18
Volume: 15, Issue: 7, Pages: 377-
Abstract
Threedimensional echocardiography has markedly improved our understanding of normal and pathologic mitral valve MV mechanics Qualitative and quantitative analysis of threedimensional 3D data on the mitral valve could have a clinical impact on diagnosis patient referral surgical strategies annuloplasty ring design and evaluation of the immediate and longterm surgical outcome This review covers the contribution of 3D echocardiography in the diagnosis of MV disease its role in selecting and monitoring surgical procedures and in the assessment of surgical outcomes Moreover advantages of this technique versus the standard 2D modality as well as future applications of advanced analysis techniques will be reviewed
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