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Mitral Valve Area by Planimetry

How to get a Mitral Valve Area by Planimetry

  1. Obtain a short axis view of the mitral valve and trace the circumference of the mitral valve opening.

    The optimal view is the basal transgastric mitral valve short axis view in a zoomed mode. The endothelial border of the mitral valve leaflets should be sharp. Scarring and calcifications can cause a blurry leaflet border which can lead to errors. If the borders of the leaflets are visible then the mitral valve area can be calculated utilizing the tracing function on the echocardiographic machine.

    MVA by Planimetry