Preoperative scallop-by-scallop assessment of mitral prolapse using 2D-transthoracic echocardiography

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study was conducted to assess the accuracy of harmonic imaging 2D-transthoracic echocardiography (2D-TTE) segmental analysis compared to surgical findings, in degenerative mitral regurgitation (MR).</p> <p>Methods<...

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Main Authors: Leonetti Stefania, Viceconte Giuseppe, Stefanini Giulio, Pulignano Giovanni, Manzara Carla, Pino Paolo, Minardi Giovanni, Madeo Andrea, Gaudio Carlo, Musumeci Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/8/1/1