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Circulation, Vol 75, 175-183, Copyright © 1987 by American Heart Association


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Color Doppler assessment of mitral regurgitation with orthogonal planes

F Helmcke, NC Nanda, MC Hsiung, B Soto, CK Adey, RG Goyal and RP Gatewood Jr

We evaluated 147 patients with adequate color Doppler and angiographic studies for mitral regurgitation. Sixty-five patients had no mitral regurgitation by both color Doppler and angiography and 82 patients had mitral regurgitation by both techniques. Thus the sensitivity and specificity of color Doppler for the detection of mitral regurgitation was 100%. Three two-dimensional echocardiographic planes (parasternal long and short axis, apical four-chamber view) were used to analyze variables of the mitral regurgitant jet signals in the left atrium. The best correlation with angiography was obtained when the regurgitant jet area (RJA) (maximum or average from three planes) expressed as a percentage of the left atrial area (LAA) obtained in the same plane as the maximum regurgitant area was considered. The maximum RJA/LAA was under 20% in 34 of 36 patients with angiographic grade I mitral regurgitation, between 20% and 40% in 17 of 18 patients with grade II mitral regurgitation, and over 40% in 26 of 28 patients with severe mitral regurgitation. Maximum RJA/LAA also correlated with angiographic regurgitant fractions (r = .78) obtained in 21 of 40 patients in normal sinus rhythm and with no evidence of associated aortic regurgitation. Other variables of the regurgitant jet such as maximal linear and transverse dimensions, maximal area, or maximal area expressed as a percentage of the LAA in one or two planes correlated less well with angiography. Color Doppler is a useful noninvasive technique that is not only highly sensitive and specific in the identification of mitral regurgitation but also provides accurate estimation of its severity.


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J. Hung, L. Papakostas, S. A. Tahta, B. G. Hardy, B. A. Bollen, C. M. Duran, and R. A. Levine
Mechanism of Recurrent Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation After Annuloplasty: Continued LV Remodeling as a Moving Target
Circulation, September 14, 2004; 110(11_suppl_1): II-85 - II-90.
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K. Maeda, S. Yamaki, H. Kado, T. Asou, A. Murakami, and S. Takamoto
Hypoplasia of the Small Pulmonary Arteries in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome With Restrictive Atrial Septal Defect
Circulation, September 14, 2004; 110(11_suppl_1): II-139 - II-146.
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Ann. Thorac. Surg.Home page
Y. Tomita, H. Yasui, T. Iwai, T. Nishida, S. Morita, M. Masuda, T. Sano, Y. Nishimura, and H. Tatewaki
Extensive use of polytetrafluoroethylene artificial grafts for prolapse of posterior mitral leaflet
Ann. Thorac. Surg., September 1, 2004; 78(3): 815 - 819.
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Eur Heart J SupplHome page
R. R Brandt, J. Sperzel, H. F Pitschner, and C. W Hamm
Echocardiographic assessment of mitral regurgitation in patients with heart failure
Eur. Heart J. Suppl., August 1, 2004; 6(suppl_D): D25 - D28.
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J Am Coll CardiolHome page
R. Beinart, V. Boyko, E. Schwammenthal, R. Kuperstein, A. Sagie, H. Hod, S. Matetzky, S. Behar, M. Eldar, and M. S. Feinberg
Long-term prognostic significance of left atrial volume in acute myocardial infarction
J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., July 21, 2004; 44(2): 327 - 334.
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Ann. Thorac. Surg.Home page
J. Albers, T. Nitsche, J. Boese, R. De Simone, I. Wolf, A. Schroeder, and C. F. Vahl
Regurgitant jet evaluation using three-dimensional echocardiography and magnetic resonance
Ann. Thorac. Surg., July 1, 2004; 78(1): 96 - 102.
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A. M. Calafiore, M. Di Mauro, S. Gallina, G. Di Giammarco, A. L. Iaco, G. Teodori, and I. Tavarozzi
Mitral valve surgery for chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation
Ann. Thorac. Surg., June 1, 2004; 77(6): 1989 - 1997.
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P. L. Temporelli, P. Giannuzzi, G. L. Nicolosi, R. Latini, M. G. Franzosi, F. Gentile, L. Tavazzi, A. P. Maggioni, and GISSI-3 Echo Substudy Investigators
Doppler-derived mitral deceleration time as a strong prognostic marker of left ventricular remodeling and survival after acute myocardial infarction: Results of the GISSI-3 Echo substudy
J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., May 5, 2004; 43(9): 1646 - 1653.
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V. H. Chu, C. H. Cabell, D. K. Benjamin Jr, E. F. Kuniholm, V. G. Fowler Jr, J. Engemann, D. J. Sexton, G. R. Corey, and A. Wang
Early Predictors of In-Hospital Death in Infective Endocarditis
Circulation, April 13, 2004; 109(14): 1745 - 1749.
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Eur Heart JHome page
H. F.J Mannaerts, J. A van der Heide, O. Kamp, M. G Stoel, J. Twisk, and C. A Visser
Early identification of left ventricular remodelling after myocardial infarction, assessed by transthoracic 3D echocardiography
Eur. Heart J., April 2, 2004; 25(8): 680 - 687.
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F. A. Tibayan, F. Rodriguez, F. Langer, M. K. Zasio, L. Bailey, D. Liang, G. T. Daughters, N. B. Ingels Jr, and D. C. Miller
Does septal-lateral annular cinching work for chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation?
J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg., March 1, 2004; 127(3): 654 - 663.
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A. M. Pereira, S. W. van Thiel, J. R. Lindner, F. Roelfsema, E. E. van der Wall, H. Morreau, J. W. A. Smit, J. A. Romijn, and J. J. Bax
Increased Prevalence of Regurgitant Valvular Heart Disease in Acromegaly
J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., January 1, 2004; 89(1): 71 - 75.
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H. I. Karvounis, I. G. Nouskas, T. M. Farmakis, K. M. Vrogistinos, C. E. Papadopoulos, T. A. Zaglavara, G. E. Parharidis, and G. E. Louridas
Evaluation of a Doppler-Derived Index Combining Systolic and Diastolic Left Ventricular Function in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Angiology, January 1, 2004; 55(1): 21 - 28.
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Eur. J. Cardiothorac. Surg.Home page
G. Tarantini, P. Buja, R. Scognamiglio, R. Razzolini, G. Gerosa, G. Isabella, A. Ramondo, and S. Iliceto
Aortic valve replacement in severe aortic stenosis with left ventricular dysfunction: determinants of cardiac mortality and ventricular function recovery
Eur. J. Cardiothorac. Surg., December 1, 2003; 24(6): 879 - 885.
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W. A. Zoghbi, M. Enriquez-Sarano, E. Foster, P. A. Grayburn, C. D. Kraft, R. A. Levine, P. Nihoyannopoulos, C. M. Otto, M. A. Quinones, H. Rakowski, et al.
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Eur J Echocardiogr, December 1, 2003; 4(4): 237 - 261.
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S Morelli, M L Bernardo, F Viganego, A Sgreccia, P De Marzio, F Conti, R Priori, and G Valesini
Left-sided heart valve abnormalities and risk of ischemic cerebrovascular accidents in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Lupus, November 1, 2003; 12(11): 805 - 812.
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A Ionescu, A G Fraser, and E G Butchart
Prevalence and clinical significance of incidental paraprosthetic valvar regurgitation: a prospective study using transoesophageal echocardiography
Heart, November 1, 2003; 89(11): 1316 - 1321.
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D. Paparella, L. L. Mickleborough, S. Carson, and J. Ivanov
Mild to moderate mitral regurgitation in patients undergoing coronary bypass grafting: effects on operative mortality and long-term significance
Ann. Thorac. Surg., October 1, 2003; 76(4): 1094 - 1100.
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R. Lombardi, S. Betocchi, M. A. Losi, C. G. Tocchetti, M. Aversa, M. Miranda, G. D'Alessandro, A. Cacace;, Q. Ciampi, and M. Chiariello
Myocardial Collagen Turnover in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Circulation, September 23, 2003; 108(12): 1455 - 1460.
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F. A. Tibayan, F. Rodriguez, M. K. Zasio, L. Bailey, D. Liang, G. T. Daughters, F. Langer, N. B. Ingels Jr, and D. C. Miller
Geometric Distortions of the Mitral Valvular-Ventricular Complex in Chronic Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
Circulation, September 9, 2003; 108(90101): II-116 - 121.
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B. Absil, F. Dagenais, P. Mathieu, J. Metras, J. Perron, R. Baillot, R. Bauset, and D. Doyle
Does moderate mitral regurgitation impact early or mid-term clinical outcome in patients undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis?
Eur. J. Cardiothorac. Surg., August 1, 2003; 24(2): 217 - 222.
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H Gamra, F Betbout, K Ben Hamda, F Addad, F Maatouk, Z Dridi, S Hammami, M Abdellaoui, H Boughanmi, T Hendiri, et al.
Balloon mitral commissurotomy in juvenile rheumatic mitral stenosis: a ten-year clinical and echocardiographic actuarial results
Eur. Heart J., July 2, 2003; 24(14): 1349 - 1356.
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A. D'Aloia, P. Faggiano, G. Aurigemma, L. Bontempi, G. Ruggeri, M. Metra, S. Nodari, and L. Dei Cas
Serum levels of carbohydrate antigen 125 in patients with chronic heart failure: Relation to clinical severity, hemodynamic and Doppler echocardiographic abnormalities, and short-term prognosis
J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., May 21, 2003; 41(10): 1805 - 1811.
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P. Unger, J. Nortier, M.-C. Muniz Martinez, D. Plein, J.-L. Vandenbossche, P. Vereerstraeten, and J.-L. Vanherweghem
High prevalence of fenfluramine-related aortic regurgitation in women with end-stage renal disease secondary to Chinese herb nephropathy
Nephrol. Dial. Transplant., May 1, 2003; 18(5): 906 - 910.
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S. Bevilacqua, A. G. Cerillo, J. Gianetti, U. Paradossi, M. Mariani, S. Matteucci, E. Kallushi, and M. Glauber
Mitral valve repair for degenerative disease: is pericardial posterior annuloplasty a durable option?
Eur. J. Cardiothorac. Surg., April 1, 2003; 23(4): 552 - 559.
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M. S. Maron, I. Olivotto, S. Betocchi, S. A. Casey, J. R. Lesser, M. A. Losi, F. Cecchi, and B. J. Maron
Effect of Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction on Clinical Outcome in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
N. Engl. J. Med., January 23, 2003; 348(4): 295 - 303.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg.Home page
T. Kumanohoso, Y. Otsuji, S. Yoshifuku, K. Matsukida, C. Koriyama, A. Kisanuki, S. Minagoe, R. A. Levine, and C. Tei
Mechanism of higher incidence of ischemic mitral regurgitation in patients with inferior myocardial infarction: Quantitative analysis of left ventricular and mitral valve geometry in 103 patients with prior myocardial infarction
J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg., January 1, 2003; 125(1): 135 - 143.
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A. M. Gillinov and D. M. Cosgrove III
Mitral Valve Repair
Card. Surg. Adult, January 1, 2003; 2(2003): 933 - 950.
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J. D Thomas
DOPPLER ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF VALVAR REGURGITATION
Heart, December 1, 2002; 88(6): 651 - 657.
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A. Ghai, C. Silversides, L. Harris, G. D. Webb, S. C. Siu, and J. Therrien
Left ventricular dysfunction is a risk factor for sudden cardiac death in adults late after repair of tetralogy of fallot
J. Am. Coll. Cardiol., November 6, 2002; 40(9): 1675 - 1680.
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T Irvine, X K Li, D J Sahn, and A Kenny
Assessment of mitral regurgitation
Heart, November 1, 2002; 88(90004): iv11 - 19.
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