A rare case series of mitral valve clefts diagnosed by 3D echocardiography and mini-review of the literature

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Moura Ferreira, S (Author) Other; Sampaio, F (Author) FMUP; Ribeiro, J (Author) Other; Fontes-Carvalho R (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Echocardiography

Vol. 36

Pages: 1203-1207

ISSN: 0742-2822

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 1 Citation

Scopus - 2 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00Q-GTM

DOI: 10.1111/echo.14353

Abstract (EN): Mitral valve cleft is a rare entity. However, it must be recognized as a differential mechanism for mitral valve regurgitation. 3D transesophageal echocardiography plays an essential role in the evaluation of single and multiple mitral valve clefts, improving morphological and functional assessment of the valve, with potential implications on surgical planning. The authors present four rare cases of mitral valve cleft presenting during adulthood, followed by a mini-review about the role of 3D echocardiography, as well as its pitfalls, in the assessment of this complex congenital mitral valve disease.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 5