Anatomical features of rheumatic and non-rheumatic mitral stenosis: potential additional value of three-dimensional echocardiography

Arch Cardiovasc Dis. 2013 Feb;106(2):111-5. doi: 10.1016/j.acvd.2012.11.004. Epub 2013 Jan 23.

Abstract

Although mitral stenosis is mostly due to rheumatic fever, other etiologies, such as degenerative, congenital, drug- or radiotherapy-induced mitral stenosis, are emerging and need to be recognized in order to decide the best therapeutic options. This pictorial review describes the echocardiographic features of these different anatomical types and the additional value of three-dimensional echocardiography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / congenital
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prognosis
  • Radiation Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease / diagnostic imaging*
  • Risk Factors