The use of three-dimensional echocardiography for the evaluation of and treatment of mitral stenosis

• Published in: Cardiology clinics Vol. 25; no. 2; p. 311
• Main Authors: de Agustin, Jose A, Nanda, Navin C, Gill, Edward A, de Isla, Leopoldo Pérez, Zamorano, Jose L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands 01.05.2007
• Subjects: Catheterization - methods; Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional - methods; Humans; Mitral Valve - diagnostic imaging; Mitral Valve Stenosis - diagnostic imaging; Mitral Valve Stenosis - therapy; Severity of Illness Index; Treatment Outcome; Ventricular Function, Left - physiology
• ISSN: 0733-8651
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ccl.2007.06.008

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.