Mitral Valve Flashcards
1
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Tethering
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-results in incomplete systolic coaptation
A.k.a. increased angle between the papillary muscles so that the leaflets are “pulled apart“ relative to the mitral annulus.
MR may decrease with effective GDMT
2
Q
How to separate MR jet from LV outflow signal in dynamic HOCM
A
– Maximum velocity is most helpful.
– MR velocity will be higher than LVOT velocity.
LV to LA pressure higher than LV to aortic pressure difference
3
Q
Mitral valve stenosis table
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