The Mitral ValveMitral Valve Regurgitation - Echocardiographic Concepts: The presence of chronic mitral valve regurgitation and dilated annulus, prosthetic ring annuloplasty should be utilized to restore a large surface of coaptation, remodel the annulus and ensure long-term durability of the repair. Intra-operative transesophageal echocardiography is used to identify the functional type of mitral regurgitation and to assess the extent of valvular and intracardiac lesions. Transesophageal echocardiogram is a key element to determine the functional type of mitral egurgitation and to assess left ventricular size and function.
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