Association Between Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease and Skeletal Back Abnormalities.

CONCLUSIONS: MMVD is associated with straight back and a relatively high requirement for cervical fusion. Patients with MMVD should be screened for straight back and, if the condition is identified, should consider preventive measures to obviate the need for cervical fusion. PMID: 29762925 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of Heart Valve Disease - Category: Cardiology Tags: J Heart Valve Dis Source Type: research