Images by Genevieve Carbonatto Off axis PLAX  left ventricle, (LV) in a “Cavus Excavatum” chest with a prolapse of the anterior leaflet of the mitral valve, (MVP). Off axis PLAX in a “Cavus Excavatum” chest with colour across the mitral valve, (MVP).  Note that the colour jet is directed posteriorly with an anterior leaflet MVP. Apical Read more about Anterior mitral valve prolapse[…]

Images by Genevieve Carbonatto Apical 4-chamber view showing the posterior mitral valve leaflet prolapse that was and should be diagnosed on the parasternal long axis view of the LV, but if  the parasternal window cannot be used and the apical view demonstrates the mitral leaflet, or part of it protruding into the LA during systole with Read more about Posterior Mitral valve prolapse[…]

Images by Genevieve Carbonatto Parasternal long axis view, (PLAX)  of the left ventricle showing bileaflet mitral valve prolapse, (MVP) but much more prominent in the posterior leaflet. The PLAX is used to diagnose MVP, if the parasternal window is able to be used. Parasternal long axis view, (PLAX)  of the left ventricle showing bileaflet mitral valve Read more about Posterior Mitral Valve prolapse[…]