Title: Unexpected mechanism of mitral regurgitation in a patient post
ALCAPA repair: added value of three-dimensional echocardiography
Authors: Oleksandr Danylenko1, Elena Surkova1, Roxy Senior1, Wei Li1
Institution: 1 - Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust,
Royal Brompton Hospital, London UK
- Oleksandr Danylenko,
- Elena Surkova,
- Roxy Senior,
- Wei Li
Elena Surkova
Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Author ProfileRoxy Senior
Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Author ProfileAbstract
Accurate assessment of aetiology of mitral regurgitation (MR) is one of
the key steps in the decision-making process and further clinical
management of patients with severe MR. Our clinical case illustrates the
added value of three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) in assessment of
mitral valve morphology and identification of an unexpected mechanism of
MR which was not previously diagnosed using conventional
echocardiography. 3DE helped to choose appropriate management strategy
in this patient. We believe our observations may have an important
clinical impact, encouraging a wider use of 3DE in patients with complex
mechanisms of MR