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Smer et al. Mini-invasive Surg 2020;4:52 Mini-invasive Surgery
DOI: 10.20517/2574-1225.2020.36

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Echocardiographic evaluation of mitral valve
regurgitation

Aiman Smer , Navin C. Nanda , Raziye E. Akdogan , Zeyad M. Elmarzouky , Subash Dulal
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1 CHI-Health Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE 68124, USA.
2 Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
Correspondence to: Dr. Navin C. Nanda, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham,
Birmingham, AL 35233, USA. E-mail: nanda@uab.edu
How to cite this article: Smer A, Nanda NC, Akdogan RE, Elmarzouky ZM, Dulal S. Echocardiographic evaluation of mitral valve
regurgitation. Mini-invasive Surg 2020;4:52. http://dx.doi.org/10.20517/2574-1225.2020.36
Received: 15 Apr 2020 First Decision: 29 May 2020 Revised: 12 Jun 2020 Accepted: 2 Jul 2020 Published: 15 Aug 2020

Academic Editor: Azeem Latib Copy Editor: Cai-Hong Wang Production Editor: Jing Yu

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

INTRODUCTION
Echocardiography is the gold standard diagnostic test for the evaluation of valvular heart disease,
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particularly mitral regurgitation (MR) . An accurate assessment of MR severity is vital for clinical
decision-making. Two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography are mainly used to
identify the etiology and mechanism of MR, while Doppler techniques provide accurate assessment of MR
severity. In addition, integration of other supportive findings such as size and function of the left ventricle
(LV), coexistence of significant tricuspid regurgitation and pulmonary artery pressure play an important
role in the decision-making process regarding the type and time of intervention for severe MR . In this
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article, we will discuss in detail the role of echocardiography in the evaluation of MR.

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