[Angiographic diagnosis of lesions of the mitral valve and its appendages]

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    Zhonghua Fang She Xue Za Zhi Chinese Journal of Radiology
    |February 1, 1989
    PubMed

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    This study analyzed mitral valve changes in various heart conditions using left ventriculography. Most diseases, except ventricular septal defect, showed mitral valve abnormalities like stenosis and prolapse.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • The mitral valve is crucial for heart function.
    • Various cardiac conditions can affect mitral valve morphology and function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze morphological and functional changes of the mitral valve in diverse heart diseases.
    • To discuss mitral regurgitation and mitral valve prolapse in detail.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 68 cases with 76 left ventriculographies.
    • Dynamic study using cineradiographic technique.

    Main Results:

    • Rheumatic mitral valvular disease, cardiomyopathy, septal defects, coronary heart disease, and mitral valve prolapse were studied.
    • All conditions except ventricular septal defect exhibited mitral valve abnormalities (stenosis, insufficiency, deformity, prolapse, etc.).
    • Mitral regurgitation and mitral valve prolapse showed specific manifestations and grading.

    Conclusions:

    • Left ventriculography is effective in assessing mitral valve changes in various cardiac conditions.
    • Mitral valve abnormalities are common in many heart diseases, impacting valve function.

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