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The mitral valve consists of two valve leaflets , the anterior | The mitral valve consists of two valve leaflets , the anterior leaflet (A) and the rear leaflet (P) , which together have a surface of 4 - 6cm<sup>2</sup>. Via chordae tendineae, small tendons which ensure that the leaflets do not prolapse, the valve leaflets are attached to two major papillary muscles in the left ventricle. | ||
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The mitral valve is bringing many scan faces in pictures: Plax, PSAXmv, AP4Ch, AP5Ch, AP2Ch, AP3Ch and | The mitral valve is bringing many scan faces in pictures: Plax, PSAXmv, AP4Ch, AP5Ch, AP2Ch, AP3Ch and subcostal4Ch. A prolapse of the MV is assessed on Plax. Mitral valvular insufficiency should be considered in all views. When significant abnormalities of the mitral valve are suspected, 3D TEE can assist in assessing the severity. | ||
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