An unusual cause of severe mitral regurgitation: aberrantly inserted chordae tendineae.
We present a case of aberrantly inserted chordae tendineae causing severe mitral regurgitation and requiring surgical correction. This is an extremely rare finding illustrating a distinct mechanism of mitral regurgitation.
Dawson
Dana
D
Department of Cardiology, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. ddawson@staffmail.ed.ac.uk
Mankad
Pankaj
P
Bloomfield
Peter
P
Boon
Nicholas A
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D000328:Adult; D002815:Chordae Tendineae / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004452:Echocardiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006341:Heart Rupture / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008943:Mitral Valve / Q000473:pathology; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome