Echocardiographic evaluation of mitral valve regurgitation

Abstract

Echocardiography is the primary imaging modality for the evaluation of mitral valve regurgitation. A comprehensive assessment of mitral regurgitation using different echocardiographic techniques provides important information regarding the etiology and severity of mitral regurgitation and its consequences on cardiac function. In addition, echocardiography plays an important role in the management of patients with mitral regurgitation.

Keywords

Echocardiography / mitral valve / mitral regurgitation / severity

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