the mitral annulus, 2) the mitral valve leaflets, 3) the commissures, 4) chordae tendineae and 5) papillary muscles. The typical normal adult mitral valve area is between 4 and 5 cm 2.

Mitral annular calcification (MAC ... qualitative Doppler parameters (color flow jet area, flow convergence and continuous wave Doppler jet) semiquantitative parameters (vena contracta width ...

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[3] There was an expected decrease in MV area with no evidence of clinically ... is not anatomically perfect in its relation to the mitral annulus. Dr. Poppas: Please, talk about that issue ...

It is for use in the mitral or tricuspid position. Integral template provides a measured plication of the annulus for predictable, reproducible results. “C” shape of the flexible band allows ...

Members of the team spoke with the News about their experiences performing the BATMAN procedure and its future implications.

The consequences of ventricular dilation include dilation of the mitral annulus, apical and lateral displacement of the papillary muscles with tethering of the subvalvular apparatus and mitral ...