Systematic Quantification of Histological Ventricular Fibrosis in Isolated Mitral Valve Prolapse and Sudden Cardiac Death

Cardiac fibrosis in mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is implicated in the development of sudden cardiac death (SCD), however, the pattern remains poorly characterized.

Source: Heart Rhythm - December 24, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hui-Chen Han, Sarah A. Parsons, Claire L. Curl, Andrew W. Teh, Antonia J.A. Raaijmakers, Anoop N. Koshy, Trishe Leong, Louise M. Burrell, David O ’Donnell, Jitendra K. Vohra, Jonathan M. Kalman, Prashanthan Sanders, David L. Hare, Omar Farouque, Lea M.D Source Type: research