D. Craig Miller, M.D.
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Functional uncoupling of the mitral annulus and left ventricle with mitral regurgitation and dopamine.
J Heart Valve Dis. 2008; (2): 168-77; discussion 178
The mitral annulus and left ventricle are generally thought to be functionally coupled, in the sense that increases in left ventricular (LV) size, as seen in ischemic mitral regurgitation (MR), or decreases in LV size, as seen with inotropic stimulation, are thought to increase or decrease annular dimensions in similar manner. The study aim was to elucidate the functional relationship between the mitral annulus and left ventricle during acute MR and inotrope-induced MR reduction.
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