Cardiovascular magnetic resonance of mitral valve length in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Previous data suggest that mitral valve leaflets are elongated in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), and mitral valve leaflet elongation may constitute a primary phenotypic expression of HCM. Our objective was...

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance - June 4, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Mika Tarkiainen, Petri Sipola, Mikko Jalanko, Tiina Heliö, Mika Laine, Vesa Järvinen, Kaisu Häyrinen, Kirsi Lauerma and Johanna Kuusisto Source Type: research