Mitral valve aneurysms: Clinical characteristics, echocardiographic abnormalities, and possible mechanisms of formation.
Jose Luiz Barros PenaTarciso O BomfimPaulo R L FortesCharles Simão-FilhoJosé de Souza Andrade-FilhoPublished in: Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) (2017)
Different etiologies and formation mechanisms can occur in MVA. Echocardiography plays a fundamental role, providing meticulous examination of the mitral valve anatomy and flow. Unlike standard recommendations, clinical management is possible, and diagnosis does not imply immediate surgical correction.