Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
Last week we discussed clear & easy tips on how to evaluate different abnormalities of the mitral valve (MV) for primary MR. We also explained the Carpentier's Classification concept and how it's applied to various etiologies of the MV. If you need to refresh or missed our past blogs, you can...
Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
The ASE recently released their new 2017 valvular regurgitation updated guidelines back in April. The paper details the difference between primary and secondary mitral regurgitation (MR) and outlines proper evaluation methods for the most common pathologies seen. The past couple of weeks, we...
Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
As we continue our blog journey on the topic of mitral regurgitation, we hope you have been able to review our prior educational posts! If not, no worries-- you can find them here!
Mitral Valve Anatomy: Name 5 Components!
Finally...Mitral Valve Orientation Explained!
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Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
Over the past couple weeks, we have broken down essential information needed in order to properly understand and visualize the mitral apparatus. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you can find them:
Mitral Valve Anatomy: Name 5 Components!
Finally... Mitral Valve Orientation...
Written by Andrea Fields MHA, RDCS
Last week, we covered the basic anatomy of the mitral apparatus. We reviewed in detail, the various structures and their function. As we continue with our mitral regurgitation blog series, we want to touch next on, specific imaging windows to evaluate the mitral valve. Remember, when we examine...