Abstract
Valvular regurgitation represents an important cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Echocardiography has become the primary non-invasive imaging method for the evaluation of valvular regurgitation. The echocardiographic assessment of valvular regurgitation should integrate quantification of the regurgitation, assessment of the valve anatomy, and function as well as the consequences of valvular disease on cardiac chambers. In clinical practice, the management of patients with valvular regurgitation thus largely integrates the results of echocardiography. It is crucial to provide standards that aim at establishing a baseline list of measurements to be performed when assessing regurgitation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 223-244 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | European Journal of Echocardiography |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Aortic valve
- Echocardiography
- Pulmonary valve
- Recommendations
- Valvular regurgitation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Medicine(all)