Anatomy of mitral annulus insights from non-invasive imaging techniques
| Autor: | Vera Lucia Paiocchi, Siew Yen Ho, Susanne Anna Schlossbauer, Alessandro Caretta, Laura Anna Leo, Stefanos Demertzis, Giacomo Maria Viani, Francesco Faletra |
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| Přispěvatelé: | University of Zurich, Faletra, Francesco F |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Noninvasive imaging
Cardiac anatomy medicine.medical_treatment 610 Medicine & health Computed tomography 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology 11171 Cardiocentro Ticino 2705 Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Medical imaging medicine Humans Mitral Valve Stenosis 2741 Radiology Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging 030212 general & internal medicine Mitral annulus Mitral valve repair Mitral Valve Prolapse medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Mitral Valve Insufficiency General Medicine Anatomy Cardiac Imaging Techniques cardiovascular system Mitral Valve Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine business |
| Zdroj: | European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging. 20:843-857 |
| ISSN: | 2047-2412 2047-2404 |
| DOI: | 10.1093/ehjci/jez153 |
| Popis: | The mitral annulus (MA) is not a continuous ring of connective tissue from which are suspended mitral leaflets. Instead, it is a much more complex structure made up of a mix of fibrous, muscular, and adipose tissues. MA is a key structure in any type of mitral valve repair and recently it has been targeted for transcutaneous devices. Thus, a deep understanding of MA anatomy has never been more important. Traditionally, cardiac anatomy has been described using anatomic specimens. Currently, sophisticated non-invasive techniques allow imaging of MA with a richness of anatomical details unimaginable only two decades ago. The aim of this review is to provide a better understanding of the peculiar aspects of MA as they are revealed through these imaging techniques and discuss clinical implications related to this complex structure. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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