The use of three-dimensional echocardiography for the evaluation of and treatment of mitral stenosis.
To date, mitral stenosis has been evaluated by both hemodynamic data derived from catheterization as well as 2D and Doppler echocardiography. However, the advent of real-time 3D echocardiography has allowed more precise measurement of the mitral valve orifice by planimetry. In addition, evaluation of the mitral commissures prior to and after percutaneous mitral valvuloplasty is greatly aided by 3D echocardiography. Here we discuss these subjects as well as provide specific clinical trials that support the use of real-time 3D echocardiography for the evaluation and treatment of mitral stenosis.
de Agustin
Jose A
JA
CV Imaging Unit, University Clinic San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
Nanda
Navin C
NC
Gill
Edward A
EA
de Isla
Leopoldo Pérez
LP
Zamorano
Jose L
JL
D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D019560:Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left / Q000502:physiology*