Abstract
This article describes the transesophageal echocardiographic findings in a patient with pathologically proven mitral valve aneurysm. This aneurysm probably occurred as a complication of aortic valve endocarditis. Transesophageal echocardiography showed a saccular structure attached to the left atrial side of the anterior mitral leaflet with systolic expansion and diastolic collapse, and its orifice was visualized with excellent resolution. Transesophageal echocardiography is a useful diagnostic tool for evaluation of mitral valve aneurysm.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 551-554 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Echocardiography |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- infective endocarditis
- mitral valve aneurysm
- transesophageal echocardiography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine