Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2881130 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
We have described a technique that uses real-time three-dimensional echocardiography to perform a comprehensive assessment of leaflet tethering on the entire mitral valve. Our methodology is not influenced by viewing plane selection, regional tenting asymmetry, or annular dilatation and therefore represents a potentially useful, clinically relevant, and consistent measure of subvalvular remodeling.
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Authors
Liam P. MD, Benjamin M. MD, Landi M. SB, Hiroaki MD, Theodore J. CVT, Martin MBBS, FRCP, Joseph H. MD, Robert C. MD,