Summary
This 2018 narrative review, published in a leading cardiovascular imaging journal, examines mitral valve regurgitation as encountered in contemporary clinical practice. The authors synthesise current diagnostic approaches and management paradigms, reflecting evolving understanding of the condition's pathophysiology and treatment options available in the early 2020s era. The paper serves as a clinical reference for cardiologists and imaging specialists managing patients with this valvular disease.
Regional applicability
This paper addresses a common cardiac condition managed within UK National Health Service cardiology services and private practice. Its review of diagnostic imaging and management strategies is directly applicable to UK clinical guidelines and training, though specific UK-context epidemiological or health economics data may not be included.
Key measures
Imaging modalities (echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance); severity grading of regurgitation; clinical outcomes; management strategies
Outcomes reported
The paper reviews contemporary approaches to diagnosis, evaluation, and management of mitral valve regurgitation using modern imaging techniques. It synthesises current clinical evidence on the epidemiology, aetiology, and therapeutic strategies for this cardiac condition.
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