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Parachute mitral valve in adults-a systematic overview
Fayaz A Hakim1, Christopher B Kendall, Mohsen Alharthi
1Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)
|July 9, 2010
Summary
Parachute mitral valve (PMV) is a rare congenital heart defect. This review explores PMV in adults, detailing its prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Parachute mitral valve (PMV) is a rare congenital anomaly typically affecting infants and children.
- PMV often occurs with other cardiac defects like Shone's complex, involving mitral inflow and left ventricular outflow tract obstructions.
- Limited information exists regarding PMV in adults, particularly as an isolated condition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the literature on parachute mitral valve (PMV) in adult patients.
- To elucidate the prevalence, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, treatment strategies, and outcomes for adults with PMV.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Identified and analyzed cases of isolated or associated PMV in adult populations.
Main Results:
- The review aimed to gather data on adult PMV cases.
- Information on prevalence, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes was compiled.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to understand PMV in adults.
- This review provides a foundation for managing adult patients with this rare congenital anomaly.
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