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Mitral annulus morphometry in degenerative mitral regurgitation phenotypes.
Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) - 1 Apr 2020
Viani Giacomo Maria, Leo Laura Anna, Borruso Maria Giuliana, Klersy Catherine, Paiocchi Vera Lucia, Schlossbauer Susanne Anna, Caretta Alessandro, Demertzis Stefanos, Faletra Francesco Fulvio
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OBJECTIVES: Degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) is classified into different phenotypes based on the extent of leaflet degeneration. Our aim is to demonstrate that phenotype complexity predicts the extent of structural abnormalities of mitral annulus (MA). METHODS AND RESULTS: Seventy-five patients with DMR and severe valve regurgitation and 23 patients with normal mitral valve were studied using 3D...
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