Euclidean and Shape-Based Analysis of the Dynamic Mitral Annulus in Children Using a Novel Open-Source Framework

The dynamic shape of the normal adult mitral annulus has been shown to be important to mitral valve function. However, annular dynamics of the healthy mitral valve in children have yet to be explored. We sought to model and quantify the shape and major modes of variation of pediatric mitral valve annuli at four phases in the cardiac cycle using transthoracic echocardiograms.
Source: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research